Eating gut-friendly foods is a sure fire way to boost your physical and mental wellbeing. (Getty Images)
Gut health can affect everything from our skin and hormones to our immunity and mood.
Luckily, through diet, we have the power to boost and control what is known as our ‘gut microbiome’ – this refers to all the microbes which live in your intestines, some good and some bad. But if we get the balance right, we can improve our overall physical and mental health.
But what exactly is the ‘microbiome’ and what gut-friendly foods should we be eating? We asked the…
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Is ice cream . . . healthy? Here’s what the evidence says
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed more ice cream had lower risks of heart disease. But as exciting as this sounds for those of us who sometimes enjoy indulging in a bowl of raspberry ripple, when we actually examine the study, it’s likely this link comes down to a variety of other factors.
The 2018 research the article drew upon looking at data from the Nurses’ Health…
How to Lose Weight by Eating More, According to Dietitians
You don’t have to focus on restriction or cutting out food groups to lose weight, dietitians say.
Instead, try adding nutritious foods like protein sources, fiber-rich vegetables, and other whole foods.
Focusing on what you can eat instead of depriving yourself can help make a diet sustainable.
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Losing weight doesn’t have to feel restrictive — adding healthy options to your diet can be a more effective way to see results than cutting out certain foods, according…
10 Low-Sugar Fruits That Won’t Make Your Blood Sugar Spikes
Even low-sugar fruits can be as sweet as candy.
There’s a reason why we’ve been told to get a good daily dose of fruits and vegetables, but naturally, some fruits contain a bit more sugar than others. And while consuming fruit of any kind is encouraged, certain varieties have more natural sugar, which can lead to a spike in your blood sugar levels. Whether you have a health condition, like diabetes, or are looking to decrease your sugar intake, it’s important to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods you’re eating and feeding to your family.
Mary Wirtz, a registered…
The best hair growth products for thinning hair
Experts help us find the products that’ll help you grow thicker, fuller hair. (Amazon)
When it comes to the best hair-growth products, there is so much information to sift through. What are the best anti-thinning ingredients to look for? Is topical minoxidil the right approach? Or is it better to depend on biotin hair growth supplements? To help solve these endless hair mysteries, we spoke to stylist and hair growth expert Diane Stevens, owner of Cole Stevens Salon, and trichologist Gabrielle Henderson, owner of Frolanthropy Salon.
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The Evolution Of The Health Tech: Positive Change Through Interoperable Solutions
The American Healthcare Industry has experienced many large-scale changes in the past few decades. This timeframe has afforded us many drastic reforms in the industry such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the widespread shift towards Value-Based Care. However, the most noteworthy and significant change is the gradual adoption of software solutions into the healthcare industry. The digitization of healthcare has brought numerous benefits to healthcare organizations that are able to streamline their day-to-day operations. More importantly, these solutions have made life easier for care providers and patients by simplifying the delivery of care. In order for these complex…
Almost all baby foods fail to meet WHO sugar recommendations
How healthy is the food we’re feeding the youngest Australians?
Researchers have today released a study showing the vast majority of commercially available baby and toddler foods do not meet nutrient recommendations, and almost all contain added sugar.
“We looked at 250 baby and toddler foods and we benchmarked them against the World Health Organization (WHO) European offices’ recommendations,” Jane Martin, one of the researchers and executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition told Cosmos Science.
“We found that two thirds of these foods failed to meet the nutrition recommendations for their category … and foods for toddlers were the…
Increasing Patient Retention and Revenue with Referral Management
The ratio between the number of dentists and the population in the USA is 61:100000. More than one in five (21.3%) said that they had not visited the dentist in the last few years. One of the top reasons adults cite for avoiding the dentist is the inability to find a convenient location or appointment time. Specifically, 19% of adults have not visited the dentist in a few years because they cannot find a convenient location or appointment time. As a dentist or dental practice manager, it is crucial not only to manage existing patients but to account for lost…