Top 10 Secrets About Stress and Health
The strain of life — from everyday conflicts to major losses — can stretch our well-being to the breaking point. By Tom SiegfriedScience writer and editor It’s no secret that…
Your Body Already Has A Built-In Weight Loss System
Weight loss and diabetes drugs target regulatory pathways involved in metabolism that the microbes in your gut and certain molecules from food already play a key role in regulating. By Dr. Christopher DammanAssociate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of MedicineUniversity of…
When Depression Sneaks up on Menopause
Fluctuating levels of estrogen during a period known as perimenopause can wreak havoc on the mental health of women in midlife. By Natasha GilbertFreelance journalist In May of 2018, Tabitha…
Why Iron is Such an Important Part of Your Diet
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr Natalie ParlettaAdjunct Senior Research FellowUniversity of South Australia Introduction According to the World Health Organisation, iron deficiency – a condition…
What’s the Best Diet for Healthy Sleep?
A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. By Dr. Erica JansenAssistant Professor of Nutritional SciencesUniversity of Michigan Introduction You probably already know that how you eat before…
The Neurons That Make Us Feel Hangry
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
What Taoism Teaches About the body and Being Healthy
The indigenous tradition of China understands the human body as being part of the larger cosmos. By Dr. Michael NaparstekLecturer in Religious StudiesUniversity of Tennessee Introduction New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies…
‘Food Sequencing’ Really Can Help Your Glucose Levels
The science on how different types of foods affect your glucose levels has been known for a long time. By Dr. Leonie HeilbronnProfessor and Group Leader, Obesity & MetabolismUniversity of Adelaide Introduction Biochemist and author…
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad For Our Bodies And The Environment
Ultra-processed foods are bad for our health and our planet and must be central to any efforts to reduce our carbon emissions, and waistlines. By Dr. Laila BenkrimaAgronomy Consultant, B.C. Centre for Agritech InnovationSimon Fraser University Introduction Ultra-processed foods (UPF)…
Food Choices are Often Influenced by Forces out of your Control
The average person makes over 200 food-related decisions each day, most of which are automatic. By Dr. Christina RobertoAssistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and NutritionUniversity of Pennsylvania By Dr. Mary G. FindlingAssistant Director…
