“Bulletproof Coffee is not your average latte,” declares Bulletproof’s website. “It’s a high-performance drink that has a massive impact on your energy and cognitive function.” Bulletproof coffee (also called butter…
Author: Caitlin Dow
It’s a success story. The death rate from colorectal cancer in 2016 was less than half of what it was in 1970. One troubling sign: while colorectal cancer is dropping in…
There’s no way to prevent wrinkles altogether (though cosmetics companies would love for you to believe otherwise). Here’s the best evidence on what causes wrinkles—and what you can do to…
“Ten years ago, when you referred to cannabis, you were talking about dried plant material that people smoked,” says Ryan Vandrey, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the…
How much water do you need? “You’d think we’d have a one-sentence answer,” says Colleen Muñoz, assistant professor of health sciences at the University of Hartford. “But it’s much more…
Feeling run-down? Stressed? Anxious? Adaptogens to the rescue, say enthusiasts. Ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, and a variety of mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, and chaga are on most lists of adaptogens—plants that…
Cannabis plants contain a class of compounds called cannabinoids. “We’ve identified just over 100 of them,” says Daniele Piomelli, professor of anatomy and neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine.…
“Be up for life,” say ads for Boost High Protein drink, which is made by Nestlé. “What I do count on is staying happy and healthy,” declares the vibrant older…
What causes a heart attack in women? Pretty much the same things that cause a heart attack in men. Smoking, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, inactivity, excess weight, diabetes,…
The bottled water aisle isn’t what it used to be. Companies make it sound like drinking ordinary water would leave you weak, exhausted, and dehydrated. Here are some of the…