Month: March 2023

Lower-Carb, Plant-Based Diet Best for Diabetes

Imagine your diet as a balancing act. For people with type 2 diabetes, cutting carbs can lead to a longer, healthier life. But wait! Before you reach for that steak, think again. This study recommends swapping out sugar for vegetables, not meat. By adopting a lower-carb, plant-based diet, individuals with type 2 diabetes saw positive […]

Published on March 20, 2023

Hepatitis Outbreak Spurs Recall of Frozen Strawberries

It’s like finding a worm in your juicy, sweet berry dessert – a hepatitis A outbreak has been linked to frozen organic strawberries! Just like a detective on the case, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about these darlings of the frozen aisle. The tainted strawberries, sold under various brand names […]

Published on March 20, 2023

Flexible intentions: An Active Inference theory

Imagine your brain as a master planner, constantly adapting and adjusting to achieve your goals. In a dynamic and ever-changing world, our brains use a process called Active Inference to support visually-guided actions. This theory suggests that the brain maintains beliefs about the environment and uses motor control signals to fulfill sensory predictions. Researchers propose […]

Published on March 20, 2023