“Functional beverages” are popular among health-conscious consumers these days.1 They’re a category of mass-produced drinks that, aside from being tasty, have supposed health benefits. One of the biggest companies in this market is Poppi, which claims that their products can benefit gut health. However, one discerning shopper was able to see through the misleading advertisements… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 22, 2017. Angioplasty is a surgical procedure often recommended after an arterial blockage has been found in the heart muscle. Your heart requires a strong oxygen and nutrient supply, like other muscles in your body. There are two major coronary arteries that supply… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 18, 2017. Everyone is capable of learning how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but according to the American Heart Association, 70% of people living in the U.S. feel helpless during an emergency.1 This is alarming as 70% of all cardiac arrests happen at… Read More »
Over the past century, there has been a dramatic shift in the types of fats consumed in the typical Western diet. Traditional diets, which contained saturated fats from animal sources, have given way to diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly those derived from vegetable oils. This shift was largely driven by the belief… Read More »