If you want to get slimmer and have a beach body in time for this summer, try consuming weed frequently. Regular cannabis users may be leaner with a lower body mass index (BMI) than their non-using counterparts, suggest data from a new study in mouse models. While munchies may induce appetite in the short term, the overall effects of frequent cannabis use suggest that something bigger is at play. The study, Adolescent Exposure to Low Dose THC Disrupts Energy Balance and Fat Organ Homeostasis in Adulthood, was published June 1…
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Eating 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,…
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