Bye Bye BMI?
As we approach Healthy Weight Week in January, I recently went back over our published material relating to the subject of weight. This was both from the perspective of how many conditions can be triggered by the fact that people are no longer eating well and also, on the brighter side, that thanks to the […]
How Wartime Sugar Rationing Shaped Health
We have all heard the phrase “You are what you eat,” which I think is probably accurate regarding nutrition. However, this does imply that we have a choice in what we eat and that simply changing it can solve most diet-related issues. But what if “you are what you eat” starts earlier than our ability to […]
How to Beat the Winter Blues
In the winter, I often notice my mental health getting worse as I begin to suffer the winter blues. I might feel more anxious, depressed, irritable, tired, or start dealing with more stress and fall into bad habits. I’m not the only one who feels this way. Research shows that about 40% of people in […]
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly announced the International Day of Disabled Persons. This day is meant to promote an understanding of issues related to disabilities and to support the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities. The theme for the 2024 International Day is about empowering individuals with disabilities to lead for […]
AI and Health Literacy for Older Adults
In February and March 2024, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted a survey to understand how adults aged 50 and older gather and trust health information. A surprising finding was that a significant majority of these older adults remain very skeptical about AI-generated health information. About 74% expressed little to no […]
Should I Be Worried About Walking Pneumonia?
There has been a big increase in cases of walking pneumonia in North America this year, especially in younger children. Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) causes this infection, which spreads through coughing and sneezing, leading to respiratory problems. While there has been an increase in cases in both adults and children, the rise is most noticeable […]
National Blood Donor Month: Saving Lives, One Pint at a Time
On December 31st, 1969, President Richard Nixon announced that January 1970 would be the first National Blood Donor Month. This was to honor people who willingly give blood and motivate others to donate. Every year, we continue to celebrate this month to show gratitude to blood donors in the U.S. and to inspire more people […]
Thankful for Health: How Gratitude Supports Your Well-Being
The best part of Thanksgiving for me isn’t the turkey. It is when we all take a minute to express the things we feel grateful for. It’s such a special and heartwarming time, and it always gives me such a warm and fuzzy feeling. It turns out that expressing gratitude is also great for your […]
Using Nutrition to Offset GLP-1 Side Effects
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are among the latest innovations in diabetes and weight management. However, they do come with some commonly experienced side effects for users. Happily, I can advise about some nutritional changes that can work to reduce these side effects while also enhancing the efficacy of the medications. GLP-1 […]
Is There A Magic Treatment For Depression?
No longer just a popular as a party drug from the 60s, studies now suggest that the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, might help treat depression and other mental health issues. While there are already plenty of effective medications for depression, psilocybin offers hope for those who don’t respond to regular medicine for depression […]
