Are dietary supplements the ‘’magic bullet’’ for overall health?
Dietary supplements have become very popular worldwide. Globally, over the past 40 years, there has been an observed increase in...
The impact of micronutrients on health and disease
The role of micronutrients in optimizing health and preventing or treating disease has been acknowledged over the last few years....
Macronutrients and their role in human health
Macronutrients are the nutritional components of the food that the body needs for energy and to maintain health and longevity....
Energy balance and its implication in health and disease
What is energy balance based on? Energy balance is based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle that energy cannot be destroyed...
Habit formation & its application to lifestyle patterns such as diet & exercise
We, as humans, are all creatures of habit. From drinking coffee in the morning to brushing our teeth before bed,...
Exercise and Mental Health
Key points Exercise has been shown to be a powerful drug against mental disorders. Physical exercise induces its beneficiary effect...
Nutrition and Mental Health
Key points A growing number of studies indicate that psychiatric disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain related to the...
Metabolism and Mental Health | Part 1
Key points Our current understanding of mental disorders is very limited as we have no widely accepted biological measurements for...
Cryolipolysis: The savior treatment method for stubborn local fat deposits
Body contouring or body sculpting is a medical or surgical procedure that aims to reshape an area of the body...
Respiratory training: A neglected but significant training modality
Respiratory training is the deliberate modification of how we usually breathe throughout the day by implementing specific exercises and techniques...