Have you ever wondered if the meat you're eating is truly halal? A recent study tackled this issue by exploring a quick method to check for pork adulteration. This is important because some people, like Muslims and Jews, can't eat pork. Sometimes, cheaper pork gets mixed with pricier meats like beef or lamb. The study experimented with different amounts of trypsin (1...

Artur Beterbiev, a 39-year-old Russian-Canadian boxer, is the undisputed light heavyweight champion. He's not your typical sports fanatic. In an interview, he admitted he doesn't really enjoy boxing. "It's like a job to me, " he said. Yet, he's one of the best. Beterbiev will face fellow countryman Dmitry Bivol in a rematch on February 22nd. Their last fight was inte...

Religions can shape how people perceive and connect with their bodies. Researchers looked into how various aspects of religiosity influence interoceptive sensibility (IS), which is our ability to notice and understand bodily signals. They examined Christians, Muslims, and Hindus. Study 1 showed that religious identity influences the relationship between the importanc...

What does faith and ethnicity have to do with being one of the greatest QBs of all time? A lot apparently. Aaron Rodgers' spiritual journey is as complex and interesting as his football career. Raised in a strict evangelical household, he's since moved away from traditional Christianity towards a more individualistic spirituality. Is this shift in religion impacting...