From mindset to microbiome, exercise and diet, here’s how to upgrade your immune system
I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that a megadose of vitamin C will head off my oncoming cold. The thing is, I […]
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: Differences, benefits, food sources, and how to use them together |
A healthy gut plays a huge role in everything from digestion and immunity to your overall mood. That’s why you’ll often hear people talking about probiotics and prebiotics when discussing gut health. Even though the names sound similar, they actually do very different things, and both are important. Probiotics add more good bacteria to your […]
How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health
Families who garden together have more diverse microbiomes Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New parents have plenty to fret about – sleeping, feeding, the colour of their newborn’s poo – but their baby’s microbiome probably isn’t high on the list. According to experts, it should be. “The first 1000 days of life are incredibly important for seeding […]
The new science of sleep: How to sleep better whatever your lifestyle
It is no secret that sleeping is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Mountains of research over the past decade demonstrate, time and again, that a decent night’s rest is essential for everything from cognitive function to heart health, mood and more. Not getting good sleep or enough of […]