Some people are born with brains in perfect health. Then they undergo a trauma, like an assault, sports injury or car accident. Acquiring a brain injury can have a profound impact on every part of your life, and like so many aspects of the brain, it’s an area where we still have lots to learn. […]
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Recovery isn’t just about physical rehabilitation. If you’re feeling fatigued, moody, agitated and depressed, it may mean you haven’t done enough to recover psychologically. You need to take care of your mind just like you do your body. That’s especially true when you’re putting it under a lot of stress. I’m not just talking about
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It’s a well-known fact that muscle loss can be a side effect of aging. No matter how much work we put in when we’re younger, certain physical changes are going to make it much harder to maintain that hard-earned muscle, let alone gain more, when we’re old. Now, that’s not the same as saying that
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We talk a lot about the many things that can go wrong with the heart. This is important because cardiovascular problems are a leading cause of death for Americans. Sometimes we talk about the things that keep the heart working properly, but perhaps it’s now time to talk about what a healthy heart looks like.
There are two hormones that have a big impact on whether we feel hungry or full, which has implications when it comes to how much we eat and therefore whether we lose or gain fat. I’ve talked about leptin, the hormone of satiety, before, which must mean it’s ghrelin’s turn. Ghrelin is often called the
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Maybe some snacks in between. For most people, when you eat seems pretty simple. I mean, it’s not always an easy schedule to follow if you’re busy at work or waiting for a friend, but most of us are familiar with the general idea. Is this what’s actually best for us,
No, don’t back away. I know bile isn’t generally considered a pleasant thing, but it is important. Without it, your digestive system wouldn’t work properly and you wouldn’t be able to get all the nutrients you need out of food. The concept of bile dates all the way back to Ancient Greece, when doctors thought
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just make a list of the things that make your blood sugar go up and the things that make your blood sugar go down? Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple, especially when alcohol is involved. If you’re watching your blood sugar, especially if you have a condition like
