Why Some Disease Names Are Changing – And Why It Matters
Why Some Disease Names Are Changing – And Why It Matters Sometimes a change in medical terminology reflects something much bigger: a shift in how we understand disease itself. Recently, two important conditions have undergone significant name changes – and both changes reflect a growing understanding of the central role of metabolism and insulin resistance […]
Women Are Not Smaller Men: Rethinking Menopause and Healthy Ageing
Women Are Not Smaller Men: Rethinking Menopause and Healthy Ageing For decades, much of medicine has been based on research performed predominantly in men. Yet women are not simply “smaller men”. Women experience disease differently. They metabolise medications differently. Hormonal transitions affect physiology profoundly. And many important health conditions present differently in women than in […]
Talking about Neuroplasticity. Have you heard of it?
Talking about Neuroplasticity. Have you heard of it? Why have I been learning a new language? Not just to speak another language – although it’s been a joy not only to learn the language itself, but also to enter a new culture and way of thinking. I’ve been doing it because learning something new changes […]
Why I’m 40 Hours Into a Fast – And What It Teaches Us About Health
Why I’m 40 Hours Into a Fast – And What It Teaches Us About Health Hi everyone, As I write this, I’m approaching the end of a 40-hour fast. That might sound unusual at first, especially in a world where we’re constantly surrounded by snacks, quick meals, and messages telling us we should eat more […]
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health: A Practical Approach to Long Term Wellbeing
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health: A Practical Approach to Long Term Wellbeing Fasting has gained significant attention in recent years as a simple yet powerful approach to improving metabolic health, energy balance, and long term wellbeing. While often associated with weight management, its benefits extend far beyond calorie restriction. In the context of modern health […]
Move More, Live Longer: Why Small Steps Make a Big Difference in Longevity
Move More, Live Longer: Why Small Steps Make a Big Difference in Longevity When it comes to health and longevity, all movement matters. I’m a big believer in testing-after all, “what gets measured gets noticed.” But too often, aches and pains send us straight to medical imaging, leading to a cascade of diagnoses that may […]
Beyond Weight Loss: The Key to Metabolic Health and Longevity
Beyond Weight Loss: The Key to Metabolic Health and Longevity Maintaining overall wellness and preventing chronic disease isn’t just about weight loss-it’s about metabolic health. While metabolism is often linked to weight, its true role is converting food into energy for our cells, impacting not only weight but also conditions like type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative […]
What is HRV and Why it may be important for your health?
What is HRV and Why it may be important for your health? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) refers to the variation in the time interval between consecutive heartbeats. It is a key measure of the autonomic nervous system’s regulation of the heart, reflecting the balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) […]
Why My Drinking Patterns Changed After Learning About Longevity
Why My Drinking Patterns Changed After Learning About Longevity As wine lovers, we often rave about the health benefits of a good red. But today, I want to talk about oranges-not wine. For years, I believed that starting my day with a fresh glass of orange juice, packed with Vitamin C, was great for my […]
Microbiome changes with spices & peanuts
Microbiome changes with spices & peanuts For the peanut study, which was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, Kris-Etherton and her colleagues compared the effects of snacking on 28 grams (approx. 1 ounce) of peanuts per day, versus a higher carbohydrate snack-crackers and cheese. At the end of six weeks, participants who ate the peanut […]