How do we really taste? Are the five “common” tastes of sugary, salty, bitter and sour, plus the Japanese researched savory taste of umami, all that’s required to give food – and much of our life – flavor? Researchers at Oregon State think not. They’ve identified the villain and pleasure of dieters almost everywhere, carbohydrates, […]
Smelling Dementia?
Odor and the Brain Can a few sniffs separate those who become demented from those who do not? Some researchers think so. The reasons why can tell you a lot about how your brain and body work – and ways to get them to work better. What Was Found? It’s been known for a […]
Hot dogs and diabetes (9/6/11)
How Can Hot Dogs Be Bad For You? Never deny the force of genetics or fate – yet the trick to being healthy is staying healthy. Which means another American icon may soon leave your school cafeteria. Regularly eating hot dogs increases your chance of getting diabetes – by quite a lot. So does bacon, […]