” Treating obesity with culinary medicine: Could it be a solution? “ Obesity is a risk factor for many health conditions. Current treatments include calorie restriction, bariatric surgery, and medications. But the number of people with obesity continues to increase. Many factors lead to weight gain, including the increased availability of calorie-dense foods. Medical News […]
” A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert says avoid these 5 foods to keep your ‘memory and focus sharp’ “ We often think about how the foods we eat affect our hearts, waistlines, and even the environment. But they also have a major impact on our brains. As a nutritional psychiatrist, I study how dietary […]
“Having a sense of purpose may help you live longer, research shows.” A sense of purpose can drive healthy behavior and make a person more resilient to stress. Prior research has shown that having a sense of purpose is associated with living longer. A new study shows this association is true for older adults across […]
“Smarter: Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher.” Can you put a stainless steel pot into a dishwasher? What about a nonstick pan? This week I’m digging into the things you should definitely not put inside your dishwasher. Also in this issue: What to do when your tire-pressure warning light comes on, and does […]
“High amounts of salty, processed foods could double stress levels, study finds” While the physical effects of excess salt intake are well documented, scientists have yet to understand how high salt consumption impacts emotional well-being. A recent European study showed that a salt-rich diet can double the peak stress response in mice. Researchers are also […]
“Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says” Households increased debt at the fastest pace in 15 years due to hefty increases in credit card usage and mortgage balances. The credit card balance collectively rose more than 15% from the same period in 2021, the largest […]
” Treating obesity with culinary medicine: Could it be a solution? “ Obesity is a risk factor for many health conditions. Current treatments include calorie restriction, bariatric surgery, and medications. But the number of people with obesity continues to increase. Many factors lead to weight gain, including the increased availability of calorie-dense foods. Medical News […]