Microbiome organisms are beneficial colonizers of our bodies. When something in the microbiome ecosystem goes awry, we are more likely to see autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and muscular dystrophy. Might we someday use psychobiotics, given an increasing recognition of the influence of our gut microbiome on how we feel, think, and act?... Read More
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Body Mass Index: Not Enough to Understand Heart Disease
Body Mass Index: Not Enough to Understand Heart Disease Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood... Read More
Trying to Lose Weight? You’d Better Think About Sleep.
We underestimate the importance of sleep for weight regulation. “I want to be like a caterpillar: eat a lot, sleep for a while, wake up beautiful.” — Anonymous. Today we... Read More
Lose Weight the Japanese Way
Enjoy food and maintain a healthy weight. Dieting, which causes excessive loss of weight and the feeding-up of an emaciated person, is beset with difficulties. — Hippocrates. Not gonna talk about the... Read More