Posts in Lifestyle Medicine

As we age, the heart muscle—specifically the left ventricle—tends to lose its natural flexibility. This gradual stiffening is a primary contributor to “diastolic dysfunction,” a[…]

While often categorized strictly as an indulgence, chocolate possesses potent medicinal properties when selected carefully. The distinction between a health-promoting superfood and a sugary confection[…]

Want a quick test of heart health? See how you feel after climbing two flights of stairs briskly. If you can reach the top without[…]

When we think of prenatal nutrition, folate is often the first nutrient that comes to mind, yet recent research paints a more complex picture of[…]

Many people use the terms “flexibility” and “mobility” interchangeably, but distinguishing between the two is critical for long-term physical health. Flexibility is passive; it is[…]

We often attribute chronic stiffness and “knots” strictly to tight muscle fibers, but the culprit is frequently the fascia—the continuous web of connective tissue that[…]

In the world’s “Blue Zones”—regions identified by researchers where people live the longest, healthiest lives—longevity is rarely the result of a single factor, but rather[…]

Zinc acts as a formidable gatekeeper for the immune system, playing a critical role in antiviral defense. It functions by supporting the development and communication[…]

Originating in Japan in the 1980s as a response to tech-induced burnout, Shinrin-yoku—or “forest bathing”—is a bridge between us and the natural world. Unlike hiking[…]

The condition formerly known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has been officially renamed Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). This change, driven by a[…]