Emirati men walk along the empty beachfront boulevard of the usually crowded Jumeirah Beach Residence in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on March 12, 2020. (File photo: AFP) Published: Jun 09, 2023: 12:34pm GST Updated: 09 June 2023: 1.05pm GST Mental health experts in the UAE have moved to debunk myths surrounding men’s health by saying that males also suffer from conditions traditionally associated with women, such as postpartum depression and eating disorders such as anorexia. Ahead of this year’s Mens Health Week, which runs from June 12-18, Dr Shweta…
Read MoreTag: eating
Do you want to lose weight? Try eating like a pig
Pigs are generally considered to be smelly, dirty and greasy. That’s why comparing someone to a pig is considered a biting insult. But as Theo van Kempen and Ruurd Zijlstra, both agricultural scientists specializing in swine nutrition, pointed out in an article published in March in the journal Metabolites, pigs don’t deserve this unflattering reputation. Rather, it is we humans who could learn something from them, particularly when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. While pigs may look stocky to most of us, they generally don’t have obesity issues.…
Read More5 eating habits that destroy your body after 30
Your 30s can be a time to thrive. You are more established, confident and sure of yourself than you were in your 20s. Hopefully, you still feel healthy and vibrant enough to do whatever it takes to be independent in terms of self-care without worrying too much about coping with chronic and/or serious medical issues. Although many changes in your body’s health really begin to occur in your 40s, 50s and 60s, the decade in your 30s is an important time to start establishing healthy habits and getting into the…
Read MoreAging and Diet: Can Eating More Protein Help Preserve Health?
Share on PinterestIt’s important to get protein from a range of sources, whether they’re plant or animal. Jordan Lye/Getty Images A new study in mice suggests that consuming a moderate amount of protein may be more conducive to metabolic health. In the study, the sweet spot for moderate protein consumption was 25% to 35% of a rat’s daily diet. Older people need more protein because the body is no longer able to process macronutrients efficiently. It only makes sense that a person’s nutritional needs change as they move through life…
Read MoreEating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests
If apples, pistachios, cocoa, and tea don’t appear often in your diet, consider incorporating them into your regular menu. Thanks to their flavanol content, this can mitigate age-related memory loss. That’s according to new research from Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Here’s what to know about the study, plus the best foods for increasing your daily intake of flavanols. What are Flavanols? Flavanols belong to the flavonoid family, a large group of more than 6,000 protective plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables,…
Read More