4 takeaways from recent research
Share on PinterestWhat does the latest research have to say about the impact of diet and exercise on aging and longevity? Design by MNT; Photography by Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images, Johner Images/Getty Images, & Tatiana Lavrova/Getty Images. The question of how to prolong not just human life but human health span is the topic of an […]
How to do Champi the right way for hair growth and which is the best oil to use
Champi, also known as an Ayurvedic head massage, is an age-old tradition used for improving hair health, boosting growth, and promoting relaxation. It involves massaging the scalp with nourishing oils, which help increase blood circulation, reduce stress, and provide essential nutrients to hair follicles. Here’s how to do it the right way for optimal hair […]
Anxiety Vs. Low Blood Sugar: How To Spot The Difference
Maybe migraine attack symptoms are starting to creep in as you finish up work tasks before lunch. Or maybe after a long day, you can’t concentrate on the TV show you’re watching. You feel irritated and tired. If you’re the kind of person who Googles your health symptoms (no judgment!) you may realize that these […]
How to Manage Patients on GLP-1s Before Surgery?
Guidance from professional societies on how to handle the risk for pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation for patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continues to evolve, as does the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) labeling for the drugs. The changes can be challenging to keep up with, and […]
How to cut through the latest nutritional fads
Loading up your plate has never seemed more complicated. Alongside appeals to avoid ultra-processed foods and “bad” fats, we are being bombarded by a growing array of sometimes conflicting dietary advice. Not only is it confusing, but it is hard to tell what difference these choices will really make in the long term. Social media […]
How to Manage Small-Bowel and Perianal Conditions: Expert Pearls
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m Dr David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. Welcome back to GI Common Concerns and my series on gastrointestinal (GI) pearls. This series is a built upon a conversation I had with Dr Alvin Zfass, from […]
How to eat ham without it damaging your health
Ham sandwiches are a favourite for a reason. They’re simple, cheap and a crowd-pleaser. But they may pose a risk for our health. A study from Cambridge University this week found that eating 50g of processed meat per day – the equivalent of two thick slices of ham – raises the risk of developing Type 2 […]
The health benefits of seeds and how to add them to your diet
Few would argue with the oft-repeated health advice to eat more nuts and seeds, and while grabbing a handful of nuts is an easy snack, seeds are often overlooked. Even science is guilty of this. A 2022 review called for more nutritional research to be focused on seeds to understand their unique health benefits, because […]
How to reboot your gut health in 30 days
Research from the American Gut Project found the single best thing you can do for your gut health is to eat 30 different plant foods a week. Leading UK gut experts such as Prof Tim Spector and Dr Megan Rossi, support this advice. It might seem a tall order but the term “plant foods” includes […]
The 9 most common food allergies and how to deal with them
Being allergic to certain food can be debilitating at the best of times and deadly at the worst. According to a new report from the Food Standards Agency, around 30 per cent of adults report having adverse reactions when eating some foods. However, only around six per cent (around 2.4 million people in the UK) […]