Scientists have revealed why feeling stressed keeps you reaching for donuts, candy, and even candy bars. Australian researchers have said that when someone is full, an area of the brain kicks in to turn off reward signals from food that signal them to stop eating. But in experiments on stressed mice, they found this area remained silent prompting the rodents to keep eating for pleasure. Those in the stressed group gained twice as much weight as mice in the non-stressed group. The scientists said their study highlights the importance of…
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This hidden ingredient is the secret to brighter, more even-toned skin
For years, skincare experts and dermatologists have been waxing poetic about the benefits of antioxidants. While they’ve earned superstar status for their ability to protect skin from the harmful effects of pollution, blue light and UV rays, the more familiar ones, such as vitamin C, green tea, resveratrol and niacinamide, they are the most valued ones we reach. But one of the most powerful antioxidants is being kept a bit under wraps. Enter: ferulic acid. Recently, ferulic acid has received serious attention. In a world of confusing antioxidant jargon, this…
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