What’s the current ratio of food to fizziness in your fridge? In many kitchens, sparkling waters, low-sugar sodas and fizzy beverages are crowding out food storage space. Sure, the drinks are refreshing and delicious ― but are they really a healthy option? And how much is too much to consume each day? We asked nutrition … Read more
Most people poo on average anywhere between three times a day to three times a week. It is a necessary bodily function to help expel any undigested food and other waste products. While many of us have what we consider a regular routine when it comes to opening our bowels, this can vary for a … Read more
Looking older is an inevitable part of the ageing process. While this affects everyone, and is perfectly natural many people try to avoid wrinkles and dry, damaged skin as best they can. It is thought the global anti-ageing market was worth a whopping $62bn (around £49bn) in 2021, with this expected to increase over the … Read more
If you had an upset stomach when you were a kid, there was one home remedy that parents, grandparents and other caregivers seemed to recommend time and time again: ginger ale. In fact, I was still turning to ginger ale for its supposed stomach-soothing properties well into adulthood, including when I was dealing with morning … Read more
Sales of soft drinks and low-alcohol pints and wines are being boosted by a huge rise in the number of sober young adults who are drinking either less or no alcohol at all. Nearly half (44 per cent) of 18–24-year-olds were regular drinkers of alcohol alternatives in 2023, compared to 31 per cent in 2022.And … Read more
In the US, the FDA has not imposed specific restrictions or requirements on the sale or labeling of energy drinks, but the American Beverage Association’s Guidance for the Responsible Labeling and Marketing of Energy Drinks does lay out some rules, including that energy-drink packaging must declare the total amount of caffeine per drink, that they … Read more
