Sperm counts have been declining at an alarming rate, with research showing a 50% drop in total sperm count over the last five decades.1 The implications of this trend extend far beyond reproductive issues, as poor sperm quality has been linked to chronic diseases and increased mortality risk. To explore this connection, researchers from Copenhagen… Read More: Men with Healthier Sperm Tend to Live Longer, Study Finds »
Summer is around the corner and that calls for a Health(ier) Margarita recipe! In our opinion, the best margaritas are simple, refreshing, and filled with real ingredients! This recipe uses fresh-squeezed orange juice instead of triple sec, which adds a burst of flavor without the additional calories. It’s light, citrusy, and perfect for a summer… Read More: Health(ier) Margarita Recipe »
Neurobiologist Nina Kraus can. At her lab at Northwestern University called “Brainvolts,” she and her colleagues can attach a series of electrodes to your scalp and record the electricity your brain produces in response to a sound. “I can then take that electricity and play it out through a speaker and we can listen to… Read More: Athletes have healthier brains that can actually hear better, study… »
Most people consume many different types of sugars from a variety of foods and beverages in their diet. A high intake of sugar is linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. But whether some sugars are healthier (or worse) than others remains a question of interest to… Read More: Are certain types of sugars healthier than others? »