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‘You can be my sugar mummy’: Why female homeowners are closing the door on dating

‘You can be my sugar mummy’: Why female homeowners are closing the door on dating

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Issy was 27 when she bought herself an apartment in zone five of Greater London with four years’ worth of savings from training and working as a lawyer. She picked up the keys and painted the walls pink, adding a matching blush velvet sofa in the lounge and artwork painted by her closest friends on the walls. From the floor to the ceiling, it was all hers. Single women and widows were legally allowed to own their own homes in England and Wales long before the 20th century, but banks and building societies would routinely refuse them mortgages unless they had a husband, male guarantor or evidence they wouldn’t leave work upon marriage or pregnancy. After the Sex Discrimination Act was passed in 1975, …

‘Excellent’ neo-noir detective drama Sugar to return

‘Excellent’ neo-noir detective drama Sugar to return

Published by Daniella Wilson

Apple TV has unveiled the official trailer for the second season of its hit detective drama, Sugar – and it’s safe to say we’re in for a wild ride. The series, hailed by viewers as “excellent,” stars Colin Farrell as the titular private investigator, John Sugar, who in season one became wrapped up in his latest case: the mysterious disappearance of a famous movie director’s beloved granddaughter. © Apple TVColin Farrell stars as John Sugar Following season one’s major twist, fans are undoubtedly counting down the days until the new episodes arrive. If the trailer is anything to go by, viewers can expect plenty more high-tension drama as John becomes embroiled in another missing persons case.  With an impressive cast led by the brilliant Colin Farrell and an 81 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, this one is not to be missed! Keep reading to find out more about season two… Season one’s major twist The neo-noir drama took wild, otherwordly turn in season one with the shocking revelation that John and his secret society, the Polyglots, …

See Colin Farrell in the ‘Sugar’ Season 2 Trailer from Apple TV

See Colin Farrell in the ‘Sugar’ Season 2 Trailer from Apple TV

Published by Daniella Wilson

The trailer for season two of Apple TV‘s Sugar features Colin Farrell‘s private eye getting embroiled in a new case, wearing sharp suits and cruising around Los Angeles in a cool 1960s-era Corvette. It does not, however, mention a huge plot twist that occurred late in the show’s first season, and only really alludes to it one time. Spoilers — for the season that streamed two years ago — to come after the basics of season two. Sugar is set to premiere June 19 and will again follow P.I. and cinephile John Sugar (Farrell) as he “takes on a new missing persons case, searching for the older brother of an up-and-coming local boxer,” the logline reads. “As the investigation expands into a sinister, city-wide conspiracy, Sugar must reckon with himself to answer the question — how far will he go to do what’s right?” The season two cast also features Jin Ha, Raymond Lee, Tony Dalton, Laura Donnelly, Sasha Calle and Shea Whigham. Watch the trailer below. The final moment in the trailer features Donnelly’s …

People Who Listen To Bad Music Eat More Sugar, Says Study

People Who Listen To Bad Music Eat More Sugar, Says Study

Published by Jenni Sidey

People tend to get very defensive about their playlists. Some love bubbly, upbeat pop tunes, and some are more drawn to dark, intense alternative music. Each has their own opinion about what constitutes good music, but it seems that the music they dislike might actually have a notable effect on the brain. People who listen to music considered bad may prefer high-sugar foods, even when presented with healthier options. While researchers don’t suggest that hearing bad music suddenly makes you reach for sweets, it could show that both habits are linked to comfort, mood, and quick dopamine hits. A recent study found that listening to bad music makes you crave sugary foods more. The study, conducted in Austria and published in the food science journal Appetite, yielded some curious results. Jonas Potthoff and Anne Schienle, the authors of the study, set out to determine whether “self-selected liked versus disliked music affects desire to eat, visual attention to foods of varying sugar content, and subsequent food choice in a buffet-like context.” Suwatchai Wongaong | Shutterstock After …

the quest for a sugar alternative

the quest for a sugar alternative

Published by skeptic

Designing a series of sweetener trials seemed straightforward enough to us as behavioural scientists who specialise in human appetite and obesity. The plan was simple: replace the added sugar in a range of foods with different classes of alternative sweeteners, holding everything else constant. We would start with a simple biscuit with a fruit filling and work from there. In each case we would measure the effects on participants’ eating choices, metabolism and health outcomes. We put this to our collaborator, Alain Le Bail, a professor and senior food scientist in France with more than 30 years’ experience. He looked as if we’d asked him to build a bridge using marshmallows. Sugar, he said, isn’t just sweet. It provides structure, texture, browning, moisture and mouthfeel. Removing it doesn’t just alter the biscuit; it breaks the rules that make it a biscuit in the first place. If even we researchers on appetite and nutrition need to be educated on these complexities, what hope does the average consumer have? Welcome to our new series exploring the cutting …

the quest for a sugar alternative

Sweeteners and the quest for the perfect alternative to sugar

Published by skeptic

Designing a series of sweetener trials seemed straightforward enough to us as behavioural scientists who specialise in human appetite and obesity. The plan was simple: replace the added sugar in a range of foods with different classes of alternative sweeteners, holding everything else constant. We would start with a simple biscuit with a fruit filling and work from there. In each case we would measure the effects on participants’ eating choices, metabolism and health outcomes. We put this to our collaborator, Alain Le Bail, a professor and senior food scientist in France with more than 30 years’ experience. He looked as if we’d asked him to build a bridge using marshmallows. Sugar, he said, isn’t just sweet. It provides structure, texture, browning, moisture and mouthfeel. Removing it doesn’t just alter the biscuit; it breaks the rules that make it a biscuit in the first place. If even we researchers on appetite and nutrition need to be educated on these complexities, what hope does the average consumer have? Welcome to our new series exploring the cutting …

Natural daylight in the office helps people with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar

Natural daylight in the office helps people with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar

Published by José Betancourt

Spending time in natural daylight during normal working hours tends to help people with type 2 diabetes maintain better blood sugar levels and burn more body fat. This shift in metabolism provides evidence that environmental lighting plays a significant role in managing chronic health conditions. The findings were recently published in the journal Cell Metabolism. “We are working in the field of type 2 diabetes, and specifically metabolic aspects of type 2 diabetes,” said Patrick Schrauwen, a researcher at the Institute for Clinical Diabetology at the German Diabetes Center. The human body relies on a circadian rhythm, which is an internal twenty-four-hour clock that regulates sleep, digestion, and hormone release. Light is the primary signal that synchronizes this internal clock with the outside world. “Daylight influences this clock, and makes that our metabolism is rhythmic, in such a way that it is adapted to live on earth, with its 24-hour day and night cycle,” Schrauwen explained. The research team previously found that people at risk for type 2 diabetes often exhibit a disturbed metabolic rhythm. …

No, sugar doesn’t actually cause cavities

No, sugar doesn’t actually cause cavities

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. “Sugar rots your teeth!” You’ve likely heard those words, in some shape or form, coming from a parent, grandparent, teacher, or TV show. In school, you might have even conducted a classic experiment: putting an egg into a cup of soda to see how the shell softens and becomes flabby after a few days. That, the lesson implies, is what sugary soda does to your teeth. However, sugar is not the direct cause of cavities. Nor is it a corrosive substance, like the common classroom experiment implies: In fact, it’s the tangy acid in the soda that softens the shell, not the sugar. Sugar, however, is a great energy source for the bacteria living in your mouth that can cause tooth decay, says Dr. Diana Nguyen, the chief of General Clinical Dentistry and associate professor at University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. But should we really only blame sugar for cavities? Nguyen says the answer is more …

Here’s How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake (Including Six Foods to Avoid)

Here’s How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake (Including Six Foods to Avoid)

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s never a bad idea to reduce your sugar intake, given its links to diabetes and increased cancer risk. But also—sugar tastes really good. Whether you love pounding energy drinks at your 9-to-5, tend to glaze your meat in honey or sugary marinades, or are simply an ice cream guy, it’s likely that you’re consuming more sugar than you realize. But by choosing natural sources of sugar, like fresh fruit, and slowly cutting back on processed sugars, you can make better food choices without feeling deprived. How much sugar do we actually need? According to dietitian Fareeha Jay, the amount of added sugar we actually need each day is, well, zero. Instead of consuming added sugars from things like sports drinks, “healthy” protein bars, and full-fat sodas, Jay recommends we turn to fruits, vegetables, dairy, and more useful, less-processed sources of carbs to get our daily dose of natural sugars like glucose, fructose, and lactose. For men 19 and older, government dietary guidelines recommend about 333 grams of carbohydrates daily, with this amount tapering off …

Listening to bad music makes you crave sugar, study finds

Listening to bad music makes you crave sugar, study finds

Published by José Betancourt

An experimental study conducted in Austria found that listening to disliked music decreased general desire to eat, but increased the specific desire to eat high-sugar food. On the other hand, listening to liked music and not listening to music was associated with a higher preference for low-sugar foods. The paper was published in Appetite. Music is present everywhere in society and plays a significant role in everyone’s lives. Even when people do not actively listen to music, they are exposed to it in places like restaurants, supermarkets, or even in the streets. Music can be created using voice, instruments, digital technology, or even everyday objects that produce sound. People use music to express feelings that are difficult to put into words, but feelings can also be affected by music. Music can change mood, reduce stress, increase energy, or help people feel comforted and understood. Music also helps people bond with one another through shared singing, dancing, rituals, celebrations, and cultural traditions. In many societies, it carries history, identity, values, and memories from one generation to …