A new field of research suggests that the gut microbiome may influence mood, mental health, and the nervous system’s vitality. But is the supplement market way ahead of the evidence?…
Author: Caitlin Dow
“Is your gut microbiome the key to health and happiness?” ran The Guardian headline in 2017. “Germs in your gut are talking to your brain,” declared the New York Times…
Researchers are studying whether fecal transplants from the super poopers of the world might aid in the treatment of mental health disorders. (Need some background on the gut-brain connection and…
The CDC says that nearly everyone six months and older should get one. “The vaccine may reduce your chances of getting the flu by up to 60 percent,” says Bruce…
Being physically active can reduce your risk of falling… and of getting a serious injury if you do fall. “When you fall, you can sustain injuries like a hip fracture,…
“Eating breakfast jump-starts metabolism,” declared Prevention.com in 2018. “The idea that breakfast is important for weight or that it kick-starts your metabolism is well ingrained,” says Enhad Chowdhury, a teaching…
You may have oral allergy syndrome (also called pollen-food allergy syndrome). Some people also react to nuts or spices. “Certain proteins in plant foods have similar structures to proteins in…
Your fitness tracker, treadmill, or stationary bike can estimate the calories you burn. Just don’t put too much stock in those numbers. “Trying to determine how many calories somebody is…
Its muscle-relaxing effects may soothe a sensitive gut. “Peppermint oil reduces abdominal pain by targeting specific pain receptors,” says Adrian Masclee, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Maastricht…
Peanut allergy kills more people in the United States than allergies to any other food. And doctors didn’t know how to prevent peanut allergies…until the landmark LEAP study came out…