Health & Medical

Research has found that after brain-consuming activities such as thinking, reading, creating, and problem-solving, the brain will release eating signals, namely “hunger” to remind itself that it needs to replenish calories to cope with these brain-consuming activities. So we often have the desire to eat and drink after studying or working.

Scientists have shown that global plastic pollution is approaching an irreversible tipping point. Recycling and cleaning technology alone are not enou…

Are you a forgetful person? Try getting enough sleep! Research published in the esteemed medical journal “Neuron” demonstrates a clear cor…

In recent years, due to improper treatment or overuse of antibiotics, bacteria and microorganisms have continued to evolve, becoming resistant to existing antibiotics, and then evolving into “superbugs” that cannot be resisted. Scientists have discovered that sloth fur may harbor antibiotic-producing bacteria, which may provide a solution to the crisis.

Tryptophan is recognized as the “happiness hormone,” facilitating the augmentation of serotonin and melatonin levels, thereby contributing…

In recent years, there have been many fatal car accidents in Taiwan, and drunk driving problems were also serious, making Taiwan known as a pedestrian hell. According to the number of traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people, the World Bank lists the world’s top five pedestrian hells, namely Dominican, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Liberia, and Eritrea.

Studies have found that too little sleep time not only leads to poor energy during the day and inability to concentrate but also leads to increased visceral fat. For people who sleep less than seven hours, the total amount of visceral fat will increase by 12 grams for every hour of sleep lost. Therefore, they will naturally become a big-belly person.

After COVID-19 subsided, people resumed traveling and living without masks. But some people are still affected by “brain fog”, persistent symptoms such as inability to concentrate and memory loss. The latest research in the UK has found that brain fog can make people look as old as 10 years old, and at the same time cause cognitive impairment.

People are more health-conscious than ever before, leading to a continued increase in the consumption of vitamin supplements. Consumers should underst…

New research has found that adjusting food menus, timing of meals and sleep, lighting, and scheduling stretches can help reduce in-flight discomfort and jet lag on long-haul flights. And eating chili and chocolate on the plane can boost your spirits and keep you awake.