The U.S. needs to measure health in all of its dimensions: physical, social, and mental
Stat News | In the U.S. today, health policy — and practice — need data that encapsulate all three of these dimensions: physical, social and mental.
48% of North Americans are Obese (30+ BMI)
By: MWS at MCC Health Study Tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity in four decades: New study by Imperial College London and WHO What are obesity and overweight? Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that […]
How much of a role does protein play in getting Olympic athletes to the podium?
National Post | Protein gets the glory when it comes to athletic performance, but is it really the be-all and end-all of nutrients?
Cup of tea relieves mental stress of pandemic, study finds
Metro | A cup of tea may not be a medical cure for Covid, but a new study found that it does help get over the mental effects of the pandemic.
Stress eating comfort foods? Break your unhealthy food habits with these simple tips
Healthista | Stress eating or continually reaching for comfort foods? If you’re looking to break your unhealthy eating habits, try these expert-approved…
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Eat the Same Foods Every Day—Even If They’re Healthy
Well + Good | Eating the same foods every day not only minimizes the variety of bacteria living in the gut, but nutrient-poor food is made with sugars, inflammatory oils, and additives that actually kill the good gut bacteria that is living there, allowing inflammation-causing bacteria to thrive in its place.
The lazy way to lose weight: sleep another hour
The Times | Getting an hour extra sleep could reduce one’s calorie intake by 270 a day.
Is reducing stress more important than dieting?
WSMV | Before the pandemic, the American Psychological Association estimated that over a third of adults in the U.S. were overeating, or eating unhealthy food, due to stress in their lives.
The 4 vitamin and supplements this immunologist takes every day to strengthen her immune system: ‘Your body will thank you’
CNBC | As an immunologist and functional medicine doctor, I always say that you cannot supplement yourself out of bad health or replace a poor diet with vitamins, but you can fill in the gaps to give yourself that extra leg up.
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and Here’s How Alcohol Impacts Your Heart Rate’
Well + Good | … And one of those—an elevated heart rate—is connected not only to an intense workout, but also drinking alcohol.