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Olive oil coffee: Is Starbucks’ new Oleato drink healthy?

Starbucks made headlines this week for its latest creation: coffee infused with a spoonful of olive oil. The coffee giant unveiled the new “Oleato” beverage line in their Italy stores Wednesday, with the drink options set to debut at select US locations this spring. In the announcement, Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz described the new drinks, which use cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil, as “the next revolution in coffee.” He said they were inspired by “a family tradition that has existed in regions of Italy for generations — enjoying a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil each day as an…

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Bad News – That Viral Hangover Prevention Drink Gets You Drunk

When you’re a university student you’ll do anything to avoid having a hangover. Uni is known for its excessive drinking culture with most parties and events involving alcohol. Sure drinking is fun, but who really wants to be severely hungover the next day? Well, this generation of students might have found a way to hack the drinking life: BORGs. Yes I know it sounds like an alien species but it actually stands for “blackout rage gallon,” and it’s become the drink of choice for many US students. The hashtag ‘borg’ currently has 73.3 million views on TikTok, so clearly it’s…

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Sarah Cawood reveals worrying health update nine months after cancer diagnosis

SARAH Cawood has revealed that she’s found another lump, nine months after her cancer diagnosis. The 50-year-old shared the news with his legion of social media fans, and was flooded with messages of support. 4 Sarah Cawood revealed she’s found another lump, nine months after cancer diagnosisCredits: Instagram 4 The 50-year-old shared the news with her legion of social media fans, and was flooded with messages of supportCredits: Instagram 4 The former TV presenter hosted the likes of The Girlie Show and Live & Kickingcredits: BBC The former TV presenter, who hosted Top Of The Pops, The Girlie Show and…

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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 13 – Saskatoon

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Physical activity and mental health, National Indigenous History Month and dealing with heat-related illness and exhaustion. Here’s your morning rewind for the Tuesday, June 13, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon. Exploring the benefits of fitness on mental health June is men’s health month and Canadian men are being encouraged to become more physically active. Eight out of 10 Canadian men say they believe physical activity has a positive effect on their mental health, but the most recent adult report card shows 88 per cent of adults are too sedentary. TC Carling,…

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Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

We’ve heard it time and time again – the Mediterranean diet is great for our health. But despite the significant health benefits of this eating plan, a common deterrent is often the expected costs, especially when budgets are tight. Image Credit: University of South Australia Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that the Mediterranean diet is not only good for your health but also for your weekly budget, saving a family of four $28 per week (or $1456 per year) compared to the typical Western diet. The study compared the nutrition profile and weekly costs of…

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The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’ | Devi Sridar

Exercise, in whatever form, and for however long, it just makes life feel better. I feel it myself after a walk up Arthur’s Seat here in Edinburgh, a jog around the Meadows, or a sweaty hot yoga session in Leith. The physical benefits of movement such as lowered blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes and cancer, and healthy aging, are well-known, and we’re beginning to understand more about the mental health benefits as well. One of the most interesting health research projects of the past decade or so has looked at how exactly exercise makes us feel good. Research shows…

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Health Canada publishes a policy update on restricting the advertising of food and beverages to children

Statement Health Canada publishes a policy update on restricting the advertising of food and beverages to children April 25, 2023 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of children across the country. Evidence shows that children are particularly vulnerable to food and beverage advertising that undermines healthy eating, influences their attitudes, preferences, purchase requests, consumption patterns, and, ultimately, their overall health. Most of these ads are for foods that contribute to unhealthy diets with excess intakes of sodium, sugars, or saturated fat, which are key drivers of risk factors…

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You should know the benefits of watermelon seeds

When we think of watermelon, it’s just the pink portion of the summer fruit that comes to our minds. In fact, when we cut it open, we immediately keep the seeds aside to dump them in a dustbin. It’s a habit that you should give up because watermelon seeds have several health benefits. Like sunflower seeds and chia seeds, watermelon seeds can also be consumed for good health. Let’s find out how watermelon seeds can help to be healthy. Health Shots reached out to Ankita Ghoshal Bisht, Dietician Incharge, Primus Super Specialty Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi to know all about…

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BC ends mask mandate in health-care facilities and proof of vaccination for long-term care visitors

British Columbia is ending its universal mask mandate in health-care settings, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday. Masks will still be required in certain higher-risk areas and for patients with COVID-19 symptoms who are seeking health care, Henry said from Victoria. The vaccine mandate for health-care workers remains in effect. “We’re at a point now where we can change some of the restrictions in health-care settings,” said Henry from Victoria. “Masking remains a very important tool in the health-care setting, and health-care workers will still wear masks based on their risk assessments. Visitors to long-term care and assisted…

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Some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases: Survey

The Metis Nation of Alberta says many of its members have experienced racism when accessing Alberta’s health-care system. “Rather than risk being discriminated against or feeling less than… They’re choosing not to go,” said Reagan Bartel, director of health for the Metis Nation of Alberta. “Our community feels that very deeply, that physicians are above and Metis people are below, and that’s not a good place to be when you’re seeking help.” A survey of Alberta doctors backs up some of those concerns. Researchers at the University of Calgary sent the survey to every licensed doctor in the province in…