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Forget about those sugar-free, artificial sweeteners that leave a bitter taste in your mouth. What if a sweetener could taste like chocolate and deliver a dose of antioxidants at the same time? Brazilian researchers just made that a reality. In a new study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering1, scientists at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo developed a “chocolate honey” that combines the health benefits of cocoa with the natural sweetness of native bee honey.

Key Takeaways Meditation can increase gray matter in areas of the brain related to learning, memory, and emotion regulation.Regular meditation boosts neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which help maintain emotional balance.Meditation improves brain connectivity, enhancing cognitive functions and emotional regulation. People who meditate regularly swear by it, but others are often skeptical of it, thinking it’s a little, you know, woo-woo. But what if we told you that meditation is actually a powerful way to train your brain to be calmer and sharper? That scientific studies have shown that meditating regularly can alter brain shape, size, and function? “Meditation can…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you lose something important, invariably it will happen at the worst possible time—say, your keys disappearing right before you need to leave the house, or you can’t find the remote and the big game is starting. Bluetooth trackers exist to help solve this exact problem, and now is a good time to pick up a bunch of them at a discount: A four-pack Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 is currently $44.99 on Woot, compared with $55.99 on Amazon. The…

“The big takeaway from our research is that while small changes to how you move can have a positive effect on heart health, intensity of movement matters,” study co-author Jo Blodgett, Ph.D., explains, adding, “The most beneficial change we observed was replacing sitting with moderate to vigorous activity—which could be a run, a brisk walk, or stair climbing—basically any activity that raises your heart rate and makes you breathe faster, even for a minute or two.”

Key Takeaways Sexual repression can cause embarrassment and anxiety during conversations about sex.Repressed feelings about sex can lead to conflicted emotions and shame when thinking about or engaging in sexual activity.Working with a therapist can help people overcome sexual repression and form healthier attitudes toward sex. Sexual repression refers to when a person prevents themselves from feeling or experiencing their natural sexual urges and desires. Someone who is repressed sexually will often hold negative ideas toward sex, sometimes considering the act, and everything associated with it, wrong. Here we take a deeper look into the history of sexual repression, its…

Apple’s MacBook Neo is exactly the laptop many budget-conscious people have been looking for. It’s priced under $500 for students ($599 for everyone else), and has decent enough specs to be a great starter laptop for most users. To make it a ‘budget laptop,’ though, a few corners had to be cut. As a result, the MacBook Neo is lacking a few features that you might have come to expect from a MacBook. Here are the biggest trade-offs Apple is making to hit the Neo’s lower price point.No Touch ID in the base modelThe MacBook Neo’s base model doesn’t have…

AstrologersOphira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, are professional astrologers based out of New York and Seattle. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Elle Magazine, Vogue and Good Morning America and they are the authors AstroStyle, Love Zodiac, Shoestrology, and Momstrology.

Key Takeaways Algorithms are precise step-by-step techniques for solving problems, guaranteeing a correct answer.Heuristics are quick “rule of thumb” methods that help solve everyday problems faster.Problem-solving is essential and involves understanding the problem, exploring solutions, and taking action. From deciding what to eat for dinner to considering whether it’s the right time to buy a house, problem-solving is a large part of our daily lives. It’s an important skill that we use to make all kinds of choices, both small and big. Oftentimes, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the specific strategies we use for problem-solving. However,…

Last week, the athlete training platform TrainingPeaks launched GPXplore, a new feature that lets you import any GPX route and ride it virtually. If you can pull a GPX from Strava, Garmin Connect, Komoot, or anywhere else that exports standard GPS files, then you could be pedaling through its real elevation profile in your TrainingPeaks Virtual account. Whether you’re a triathlete scouting race courses, a cyclist chasing that Strava segment you’ve been dreaming of, or a coach building specific workouts tied to real terrain, this is a nifty feature to have.How GPXplore worksThis feature takes GPS coordinate data to give…

The advice is straightforward. If you’re 45, get screened, and don’t delay. If you’re under 45, and have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, talk to your doctor. And no matter your age, know what symptoms to look out for: blood in your stool, severe pain in your anus, sudden changes in bowel movements (like new, persistent constipation or diarrhea), iron deficiency, anemia, weight loss, and fatigue. “Go see a gastroenterologist and push for a colonoscopy,” Dr. May says.Easier said than done, of course, especially for a young person whose doctor may dismiss or minimize concerns due to…