In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers led by John R. Speakman et al. have unveiled a critical, yet previously overlooked, factor in the obesity epidemic—a significant decline in basal energy expenditure (BEE) over the past three...
We all know that diet plays an important role in health. It clearly plays a role in weight, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. Most people, however, aren’t too worried about these things in children. These are usually diseases of older people, so most parents don’t...
In the intricate web of human biology, the relationship between mental health and physical well-being has always fascinated researchers and clinicians alike. It is a dynamic interplay where one’s mental state can impact physical health and vice versa. A recent...
In recent years, our understanding of the intricate relationship between hormones and mental health has deepened significantly. From the rollercoaster of emotions during menstruation to the emotional challenges faced during pregnancy and menopause, it’s clear...
When I was in my 40s and 50s, everything was going well. I had a happy life with my wife and son. My optometry business was successful. But I wanted to die. I would ask my psychiatrist again and again: if everything is great, why can’t I appreciate it? I never got a...
