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Avoid Eating These 4 Kinds of Fish

Most people know that fish is rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as calcium, iron, selenium, iodine, and vitamins A and D. Regular consumption can provide the human body with many beneficial nutrients, and while not conclusive, there is support for the common expression “eating fish will make you smarter.” Eating ...

David Jirard

A meal including salmon.

What Is Your Brain’s Favorite Food?

As we all know, the brain is a vital organ of the human body, and people of all ages need to nourish and strengthen it. What should we do in our daily life? In addition to ensuring enough sleep and moderate daily exercise, we can supplement this vital organ with many nutrients through food. 10 ...

Mikel Davis

A man's hands are held protectively around a plastic model of a brain.

4 Natural Ways to Ease Tension and Anxiety

Living a busy modern lifestyle can lead to anxiety and stress. People experiencing mental pressure might find themselves having some physiological changes, such as increased blood pressure and an accelerated heart rate, sleep disorders, decreased concentration, and digestive and reproductive system disorders.  Psychologist Yu Jiarong, director of Taipei Children’s Companion Psychotherapy Institute, recommends four methods ...

Max Lu

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9 Natural Gastrointestinal Medicinal Foods

Our stomach is the first port of call for any food consumed by the human body. Therefore, food choice is essential to nourish the stomach and avoid developing gastric acid reflux.  Hideaki Shimada, Chair of Digestive Surgery at the Research Institute of Toho University in Japan and Director of the Cancer Center of Omori Hospital. ...

Emma Lu

A cabbage head.

Who Knew Fish Could Be So Smart? A New Study Shows They Can Calculate

Some animals, such as primates, have mathematical abilities. Even insects, specifically bees, can do math. But what about water-dwelling animals like fish? The answer to that is a wild yes!  Like how humans can tell the quantity of a small number of coins on a table at a glance, fish can similarly detect small amounts ...

Arianne Ayson

A school of electric yellow cichlid fish.

6 Foods That Boost Immunity in Winter

In the cold winter months, people tend to become lazy, exercise less, and eat more. Their immunity is easily reduced, especially the elderly who have weaker health, and they require foods that boost immunity. Immunity is a human defense mechanism that can help us resist viruses and reduce illness. Therefore, it is very important to ...

Hermann Rohr

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Food and Drinks for Joint Pain

Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause considerable joint pain. Cause of joint pain Joint pain is extremely common, especially as you age. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint ...

Emma Lu

Elderly man with knee pain.

11 Brain Foods

Everyone wants to be smart and have the ability to learn and memorize things quickly. In fact, to get these benefits, some people are willing to spend a lot of money on supplements to boost their brain function. The truth is, there are 11 common brain foods that are readily available and they won’t break ...

Emma Lu

A white porcelain bowl filled with red Chinese dates.

5 Favorite Foods for the Brain

Some people say that their brains don’t function well enough — why is that? Is it because the brain doesn’t have enough energy so it doesn’t work as fast? There are many “secret recipes” for dishes that are said to replenish the brain, but are they actually useful? What is it that your brain wants ...

Raven Montmorency

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