Metabolic

News on wellness, health, and healthy living, featuring content on nutrition, sports, psychology, beauty, and daily self-care routines.
Sprouted potatoes with long pale shoots, a food safety concern when potatoes turn green, soft, or wrinkled

Neither fried nor boiled: why cooking a sprouted potato DOES NOT eliminate the risk that concerns food safety experts

May 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Woman raises her hand in a stop gesture while dealing with a manipulative person

The approach some psychologists use to stop a manipulative person before they go too far

May 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Chef presenting a classic American breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, and buttered toast.

Americans’ favorite breakfast is a true comfort food… but experts warn against the “deceptive combination” that many order without thinking

May 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Classical painting of Socrates raising his hand, used to illustrate his famous marriage quote about happiness and philosophy.

Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher: “By all means, get married. If you get a good wife, you’ll be happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher”

May 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM
A person peeling a lemon peel with a metal citrus zester for a natural home freshening trick

The lemon peels that many people throw away can be the easiest way to freshen up your home, but they DO NOT purify the air as some people believe

May 6, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Portrait-style image for an article about Robert Frost, the brain, office routines, and mental focus.

Robert Frost, poet: “The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working as soon as you get up in the morning and doesn’t stop until you get to the office”

May 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Cold soda cans representing sugar-free drinks and artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline

Is your “sugar-free” soda causing your brain to age? A study of 12,772 people links artificial sweeteners to cognitive decline that is up to 62% faster

May 6, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Neuroscientist in a black and white studio image for a story about salt, brain signals, thirst, and blood pressure

Neuroscientist Andrew Hubermann warns: Salt isn’t just bad for blood pressure; it also helps the brain send signals and regulate thirst

May 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Statue of Plato with Athena behind it, illustrating his quote about poverty, wealth, and growing desires.

Plato, Greek philosopher: “Poverty does not stem from a decrease in wealth, but from an increase in desires”

May 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Heart monitor showing cardiac readings for an article about stair climbing and heart health

It’s not about walking or riding a stationary bike: the hidden habit that could boost your heart rate with just a few minutes a day

May 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Breakfast with orange juice, black coffee, eggs, bacon, and toast on a wooden table

That innocent-looking glass of juice sitting next to your coffee and toast could be the key to completely changing the way your body processes sugar

May 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Person looking at the ground while walking, a body language habit psychology links to attention and balance

Psychology suggests that people who walk while looking at the ground aren’t necessarily shy or insecure; they often have to deal with divided attention, social discomfort, or a very practical need to maintain their balance in an environment full of obstacles

May 5, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Stephen Hawking using a speech device, known for his work on black holes and his views on quiet intelligence

Stephen Hawking, scientist: “Quiet and reserved people are the ones with the strongest and most active minds”

May 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Two women exercising on treadmills with headphones in a gym, reflecting study on music volume and workout effort

In a study conducted in Los Angeles, 189 people exercised to music played at a lower volume than usual and discovered something unexpected: their level of exertion did not decrease, contrary to what many gyms had feared

May 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
3D illustration of human heart and lungs highlighting circulation and cardiovascular health benefits of stair climbing exercise

Neither walking nor the exercise bike: the ideal exercise for keeping your heart healthy and improving circulation

May 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
82-year-old athlete Juan López undergoing oxygen consumption test with mask in lab study

Scientists are studying Juan López, an 82-year-old man with the metabolic age of a 20-year-old

May 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Personality, test, visual

Psychological test: What you see first might reveal if you’re a realistic and pragmatic person

May 4, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Alzheimer's, brain, disease

Is Alzheimer’s really a brain disease after all? This is what science says

May 4, 2026 at 8:25 AM
morning, wake up

Could this easy daily behaviour really help you live longer?

May 4, 2026 at 6:34 AM
A longevity expert sounds the alarm: “Eating tuna is like ingesting one of the most toxic substances for the brain”

A longevity expert sounds the alarm: “Eating tuna is like ingesting one of the most toxic substances for the brain”

May 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM