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Early Puberty Trends in Girls
Photo by Yustinus Tjiuwanda on Unsplash. The average age of the onset of puberty in girls worldwide has dropped by a year or more over the past few decades, according to a meta-analysis of 30 studies published in 2023. The…
You Are What You Eat
Photo by Lisa Fotios. The decline in nutrient-rich foods As plant-based diets are being encouraged for a variety of reasons from environmental sustainability to improved cardiovascular health, it is disturbing to learn that the fruits, vegetables, and grains we eat…
Good Eats
Photo by nrd on Unsplash. Almost half of young adults in the US suffer from anxiety. In all age groups, depression is on the rise with nearly 30% of adults having been formally diagnosed at some time in their lives.…
The Skinny on Obesity Drugs
Photo by i yunmai on Unsplash Looking back at all of the health problems we have discussed in this column over time, several things keep consistently showing up as helpful interventions, regardless of the nature of the illness or condition…
Neuropathy
Photo by Matthias Zomer. Neuropathy is a catch-all term used to describe a collection of symptoms affecting the nerves ranging from mild numbness and tingling to sharp pains to weakness and even paralysis depending on what nerves are affected and…
Kickin’ It
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio. You’re relaxing at the end of the day in your favorite easy chair when suddenly you are overcome by the urge to move your legs, or maybe also your arms, or even your whole body. You…
Adopting Adaptogens
Photo by Josh Millgate on Unsplash Dating back to the origins of Ayurveda, the Indian disciplines of medicine, philosophy, and logic, over 2000 years ago, the idea of homeostasis (a steady, stable state of being) as the benchmark for optimal…
What a Pickle
Photo by The Matter of Food on Unsplash While many anthropologists will point to the development of agriculture and language as the most critical steps in humanity’s climb to the top of the food chain, more and more academics are…
Not So Fast
Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Is intermittent fasting just the latest fad dieting idea, or is it a promising way to align with your circadian rhythm and improve brain function, as well as combat insulin resistance, inflammation, obesity, hypertension, and…
Bone Appetit
Photo by Bluebird Provisions on Unsplash The first rainy days of the year always seem like a good excuse for soup, and a good soup starts with a good homemade stock. Bone broth is a remarkably easy and healthy way…