The Surprising Connection Between Grip Strength and Longevity

The Surprising Connection Between Grip Strength and Longevity

To assess general health, clinicians routinely use biomarkers. Biomarkers are measures of the physiological state of the body and can include blood pressure, glucose levels, or body fat percentage of total weight. Biomarkers indicate whether the body is functioning normally and can predict the chance of developing health problems. For example, if someone has an … Read more

Woman who lost her periods for years due to disordered eating starts family by eating ‘real food’

Woman who lost her periods for years due to disordered eating starts family by eating ‘real food’

‘This whole process opened my eyes to how individual health and wellness is for everyone.’ An Illinois woman lost her menstrual periods after years of eating disorderly and exercising too much. Hoping to get pregnant and start a family in a natural and healthy way, she and her husband embarked on a radical overhaul of … Read more

How Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Disease

How Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Disease

In countries like the UK, US and Canada, ultra-processed foods now account for 50 percent or more of calories consumed. This is concerning, given that these foods have been linked to a number of different health conditions, including an increased risk of obesity and various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease Y dementia. Ultra-processed foods … Read more

How Long Should I Really Stick to the Keto Diet?

How Long Should I Really Stick to the Keto Diet?

You may already know a lot about the benefits of a ketogenic diet, and you may have even followed it with positive results. However, without knowing one critical piece of information, this diet can be detrimental to your health. The key point is how long you should follow the ketogenic diet. Some people see the … Read more

Eating Well: 5 Things Dietitians Eat When They Want to Boost Their Mood

Eating Well: 5 Things Dietitians Eat When They Want to Boost Their Mood

You probably already know that what you eat and drink can influence your mental well-being. From daily stressors to anxiety, depressionADHD and chronic stress, the nutrients you put into your body have the potential to help or hinder how you feel and think. With this in mind, we asked a handful of dieticians what they … Read more

What’s This ‘Longevity’ Diet, and Will It Really Make You Live Longer?

What’s This ‘Longevity’ Diet, and Will It Really Make You Live Longer?

You may have heard of the longevity dietand its promise of long life, but what exactly is it and is it different from other diets that promote good health? the longevity The diet is a set of dietary recommendations compiled by a biochemist named Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of … Read more