E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol. An aerosol is a mix of small particles released in the air. Some people refer to the aerosol from an e-cigarette as “vapor.”
Gardening For Mental Health
Research shows that people who garden tend to be more physically active than their non-gardening peers. That comes as no surprise.
How Does Too Much Screen Time Affect Our Children?
Statistics from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry show that screens are part of most children’s daily routines. Children ages 8 to 12 in the U.S. spend four to six hours a day watching or using screens, and teenagers spend up to nine hours a day in front of screens.
What Is The Truth Behind Aspartame?
Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. However, a growing body of research suggests that these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier or safer option.
Should Social Media Be Banned For Children?
Up to 95% of youth ages 13–17 report using a social media platform, with more than a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.” Although age 13 is commonly the required minimum age used by social media platforms in the U.S., nearly 40% of children ages 8–12 use social media.
Is The US Food System Broken? – Part 2
The global food industry isn’t going to become sustainable overnight. Yet, it’s clear that unless we change existing practices, the world will face massive food challenges in the future.
Is The US Food System Broken? – Part 1
Food systems are the networks required to produce and transform food, ensuring it reaches consumers. Improving the performance and resilience of global food systems, and their ability to cater for all who rely on them, will be key to reaching zero hunger.
Is The Food Industry Making Vegan Food Unhealthy?
It is becoming increasingly clear that the consumption of animals is a major contributor to numerous global problems. Since a plant-based diet addresses all of these problems simultaneously and can help to resolve them, the move towards a diet and lifestyle free from animal products is rapidly gaining momentum.
Beauty Trends Then & Now
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but some people went to extreme and bizarre lengths to attain “beauty” throughout history and used some methods that were outright deadly.
Are Wellness Trends Harmful? – Part 2.
The wellness industry is booming. Everywhere we look, there’s a new diet, supplement, or fitness regimen promising to transform our health overnight. Social media influencers swear by them, celebrities endorse them, and companies make billions selling them.
Things we do for health 