How fasting works
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The practice of fasting dates back to the earliest humans. At a time when food...
Read MoreProfessional coaching may help alleviate physician burnout
By Katherine Shagoury External professional coaching may offer a new approach to addressing physician burnout, according to a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic and published in JAMA...
Read MoreResistance training empowers healthy aging, paper says
By Katherine Shagoury For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, it is vital to improving their health and longevity, according to a new...
Read MoreHearing loss in older people affects mental, physical, social health
By Katherine Shagoury Hearing loss in older people may be associated with restriction of outdoor activities, anxiety, and memory loss, according to a new study by researchers at the University...
Read MoreNew study sheds light on diet quality and microbiome composition
By Katherine Shagoury A high-quality diet is linked to more potentially beneficial bacteria, while a low-quality diet is associated with an increase in potentially harmful bacteria, according to a new...
Read MoreSupplements and diets not always protective against cardiovascular problems
By Katherine Shagoury Nutritional supplements and diets may not protect against cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials published in the...
Read MoreSupervised play, exercise, shows psychosocial benefit to children with obesity
By Katherine Shagoury A program with clear rules, routines and activities, as well as attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers, can improve the quality of life, mood,...
Read MoreCaffeine exposure may stimulate fat loss
By Katherine Shagoury Drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate “brown fat,” the body’s fat-fighting defenses, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Brown adipose tissue,...
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