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-This article was originally published in June, 2025. Recently, I found myself sitting with a blood result I hadn’t expected: high cholesterol.  The result surprised me. As a GP with a special interest in lifestyle medicine, I spend much of my time supporting patients in managing their health through diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep.  […]

Meta says it is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI firm Manus as it looks to boost the capabilities of its tech. Bloomberg analysts and The Wall Street Journal suggested the purchase could be worth more than $2bn (£1.48bn). Meta said the deal would help improve its own AI by giving people access to “agents” – tools […]

Too much added sugar can impair your focus, mood and long-term cognitive health. You don’t need to eliminate sugar entirely. Instead, focus on limiting added sugars. Exercising, connecting with others and getting enough sleep can also support brain health. Your brain runs on sugar—literally. Glucose is the brain’s preferred energy source, providing the fuel it […]

GLP-1 medications work by reducing hunger, which leads to weight loss.  When you stop taking GLP-1s, your appetite goes back up and weight can come back. Stopping and restarting involves talking to your health care team and gradual weaning. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are well-known for their powerful weight-loss benefits. However, while […]

There are many known indicators for a sustainable, healthy lifestyle, such as the body mass index (BMI). Leg muscles are the ‘metabolic engine’ of the body, states Dr Sethi. (Unsplash) However, according to Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained in AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, long-term well-being is better predicted by strong legs more […]

Kazakhstan is seeing a steady shift toward healthier living. A 2025 study by the Salidat Kairbekova National Research Center for Health Development shows that the share of citizens demonstrating a high commitment to a healthy lifestyle rose from 7.2 per cent to 8.4 per cent, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media. Overall adherence to […]

Share on PinterestA few simple habits may help keep the brain younger, even in people living with chronic pain. Image credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A new study from researchers at the University of Florida examined brain aging in a group of middle-aged and older adults, many of whom had chronic pain. ‘Brain age’ refers to […]

You know that moment when you realize everything you thought you knew about healthy eating might be wrong? I had mine while preparing dinner for a billionaire family in their Aspen estate, watching them politely decline the whole grain pasta I’d prepared as a “healthier option.” “We’ll stick with the traditional pasta, thanks,” the wife […]

Key Takeaways Greece has leapt to the top spot among global retirement destinations, according to International Living‘s 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index. The country’s improving economy, affordability, health care system, climate, and culture are all appealing factors for retirees. Greece’s extensive network of islands and coastlines, health-promoting Mediterranean diet, and the Golden Visa available to […]