Medical schools in the United States are increasing the number of hours students spend studying nutrition. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. created an agreement with 53 schools to increase nutrition education from two hours to 40 hours over the course of a student’s education. Nutrition Insights Dr. Neal Barnard, … Read more
4 minutes of reading Maintaining healthy lean muscle mass is important to your overall health at any age, but it becomes especially key when you’re 50 and older. However, the strategies that helped you build and maintain muscle in your 20s likely won’t work for your body anymore. Fortunately, there are many expert-approved strategies for … Read more
4 minutes of reading The health of your gut affects more than just your digestive system. What goes on in your gut plays a role in everything from your immune system to your mental health and brain function—so filling your plate with foods that support your gut health is critical. Two of the most popular … Read more
Open this image in the gallery: Boxes of semaglutide injection pens on shelves inside the refrigerator at Durham Care Clinic and Pharmacy in Oshawa, Ont. Obesity experts say one solution to help those who are prescribed by their doctors but can’t afford it financially is public health plans.Eduardo Lima/Globe and Mail When Bonnie Ivy entered … Read more
With what we know, John. Marissa. I spent the whole day talking to the family of the teenagers. They say the tragedy happened just eight days after they celebrated his birthday. His aunt tells us that he is here. Josiah Michael Dwinnell, who says he was just 13 years old when he died yesterday afternoon … Read more
3 minutes of reading Eating a banana a day is generally safe for most healthy people and can be a beneficial way to get more fruit. Bananas provide potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and resistant starch, which can help with digestion, fullness, heart health, and exercise recovery. It may not be suitable for everyone, especially people … Read more
Key words Omega-3 fatty acids support brain systems involved in mood, memory and cognitive function. Vitamins D and E require dietary fat for absorption, and deficiencies in these vitamins are associated with mood and cognitive changes. Foods such as fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds rich in unsaturated fats support brain health, while excess saturated … Read more
The market for herbal and “natural” weight loss supplements has experienced rapid growth in recent years as consumers increasingly seek simple weight management solutions. Many of these products are promoted as safe alternatives to prescription drugs that they advertise as “plant-based” and “cleansing” and “metabolism boosters.” Medical experts are concerned that some herbal weight loss … Read more