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What Your Bedtime Means For Diabetes Weight Management
There are various bits of popular lore floating around, like “don’t eat close to bedtime unless you want to store more of it as fat”; see for example: Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss? But what’s this about bedtime making a difference to weight management… -
Why Shouldn’t You Use Hydrocortisone On Your Face?
Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist, explains: Almost certainly not what your face needs 1% hydrocortisone cream, which is the strongest available without a prescription in the US, is a very weak topical steroid that can be helpful for localized problems such as insect bites. There are some uses; topical steroids can be useful for certain facial… -
Asparagus vs Cauliflower – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to cauliflower, we picked the asparagus. Why? In terms of macros, asparagus has (slightly) more protein and (very slightly) more fiber, while cauliflower has (slightly) more carbs. Nominally, we could swing this either way depending on preferences, probably in favor of asparagus, but if we’re honest about this, we’re going… -
When It Comes To Body Fat, Less Is Not Always More
When it comes to body fat and metabolic health, this is not an entirely new revelation, for example we have previously discussed: How To Make Your Body Fat Heart-Healthier So what’s the new news? Lean mass isn’t always better for metabolic health Regular 10almonds readers will know already that lean muscle mass is generally good… -
Is Keto Better Than The Mediterranean Diet For Metabolic Health?
Science has questions, and science has answers: The big picture The study that made some headlines compared three diets in 55 adults with a BMI category of “obese”, of whom 42 completed the study, with an average age of 43 and a mixture of men and women. All finishing participants lost approximately 10% of their… -
Kiwi vs Papaya – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to papaya, we picked the papaya. Why? This one was an open-and-shut case basket: In terms of macros, kiwi has nearly 2x the fiber, slightly more carbs, and (for what it’s worth, which isn’t much because the numbers are small) more than 2x the protein, adding up to a clear… -
Enjoy This Kind Of Tea, For Up To 11% Reduction In Heart Disease Risk
Tea is generally considered a very healthful drink, and rightly so. Most of the benefits come from its polyphenol content, for example: Are You Getting The Right Kinds Of Flavonoids? …not that flavonoids are the only kinds of polyphenols at hand as per: 21 Most Beneficial Polyphenols & What Foods Have Them ← see for… -
Do Herniated Discs Heal? What Actually Helps a Damaged Disc Recover
Dr. Amy Konvalin, physical therapist, explains how it can be done: Let’s twist again 🎶 …or rather, a controlled rotation. First, understand disc structure and herniation: spinal discs are made of fibrocartilage with multiple layers of fibers oriented in different directions, allowing them to accommodate movement and cushion the vertebrae. In contrast, a bulging, herniated,… -
Collard Greens vs Red Lettuce – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing collard greens to red lettuce, we picked the collards. Why? In terms of macros, collard greens have nearly 4x the fiber, as well as slightly more protein and carbs, winning this round. In the category of vitamins, collard greens have more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, and C,… -
Can This Little Brown Bat Help Humans Live Longer?
Well, it’s doing its batty best! The little brown bat* lives up to 50 years, despite closely related species living only around 7 years. *Yes, that’s it’s name, the “little brown bat”. Or Myotis lucifugus, for those who like taxonomy. So, what’s its secret, and can it help us? Researchers (Dr. Elise Lauterbur et al.)… -
The 6 Movements That Make All The Difference
If you want a simple routine whereby you can just do the same few things consistently and keep enjoying the benefits, then this can be a great help: The simple six We’ll not keep them a mystery! They are… For more on each of these plus visual demonstrations, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video… -
Figs vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing figs to strawberries, we picked the figs. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, figs have more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning this round. In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and K, while strawberries have more of vitamins… -
54% Remission Rate Of Type 2 Diabetes With This Simple Fix!
…and other items from this week’s health science news: Sometimes, simplest is best A recent 24-week randomized clinical trial involving 96 adults aged 18–45 with early-onset type 2 diabetes and obesity, recruited in the UK and Canada, found that 54% of those following an intensive diet and exercise program achieved remission, compared with 4% receiving… -
Haven’t Exercised In A While? Start Here!
Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, the arthritis specialist physio, gets us back into it: First steps The important thing is to get your body back in habit of exerting strength, without over-exerting yourself such that you find yourself aching (or worse, injured) and unable to continue/progress. So, with that in mind, the following are very unexciting and/but… -
Nori vs Spinach – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing nori to spinach, we picked the nori. Why? Spinach may be a superfood in its own right, but so is seaweed, and nori already beat famous superfood spirulina, so this victory isn’t too surprising. Let’s break it down: In terms of macros, nori has more protein while spinach has more fiber;… -
Are You Getting Your Daily Dose Of Microplastics From Fish?
It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s always more to say! As ever: if… -
What If You Didn’t Brush Your Teeth For A Year?
Can your oral microbiome fend for itself? No, it can’t You be wondering: but how did we evolve, how did we manage before brushing (or by other means taking care to clean) our teeth? And the answer is: we were lucky to live past our 30s In reality, the mouth contains hundreds of microbial species,… -
Apricots vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing apricots to strawberries, we picked the apricots. Why? Both have their strong merits! In terms of macros, apricots have slightly more carbs and about 2x the protein for the same fiber, so take a nominal win in this round. In the category of vitamins, apricots have more of vitamins A, B1,… -
What A Single Sauna Session Can Do For Your Immune System
We’ve written before about the health benefits of saunas, for example with regard to type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease: The Surprising Link Between Type 2 Diabetes & Alzheimer’s And those aren’t the only benefits we’ve covered, as we also talked about the potential broader longevity benefits, though the science was a little less clear… -
3 Walking Mistakes To Avoid (Do You Do These?)
Over-50s specialist physio Will Harlow walks us through it: One step at a time 3 things to avoid: For more on all of this plus visual demonstrations, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: Should You Prioritize Walking Farther Or Walking More Often? Take… -
Cauliflower vs Eggplant – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing cauliflower to eggplant, we picked the cauliflower. Why? In terms of macros, cauliflower has more protein, while eggplant has more fiber and carbs. The differences aren’t huge though, and with them being balanced too, we’re going to call this round a tie. In the category of vitamins, cauliflower has more of…
