Lifestyle

Let’s help grow more intergenerational connections
Three experts argue we need to foster more intergenerational connections across the country.
Why the ‘Western’ diet is bad for the gut and how other diets compare
A person’s gut microbial diversity is connected to their health in innumerable ways—and the typical ‘Western’ diet sees a ‘marked reduction’ in that diversity.

A fixation on ‘clean eating’ can be harmful—and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far

Given how important diet is for our health, we might assume that the better your diet is, the better your health will be. But as one clean eating influencer has revealed, being too restrictive with your diet can have the opposite effect on your health.
Recording sick days with an employer goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians

A stone tablet in the British Museum details illness (among other excuses) a group of workers had in year 40 of the reign of Ramses II.
POLL: If you have a significant other, do you have a scheduled weekly date night?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.
Can a 6-second kiss each day lead to a more intimate relationship?

A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second kiss is what it sounds like — taking a few moments out of each day to connect physically with your partner.
This is your skin on salt: Study suggests atopic dermatitis patients should cut the sodium

Higher salt intake associated with other skin diseases, too.
Move over sugar? Fats and proteins can trigger bigger insulin responses than glucose

Study authors were so surprised by the results that one said ‘we did not believe it the first few times we saw it.’
Clinical challenges: fibromyalgia (part two)

Three case reports to illustrate some of the more common characteristics of this ailment.
First day of school: residency edition

Dr. Sarah Almas outlines tips for embracing the challenges and joys of residency.

Let’s help grow more intergenerational connections

Why the ‘Western’ diet is bad for the gut and how other diets compare

A fixation on ‘clean eating’ can be harmful—and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far

Recording sick days with an employer goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians

POLL: If you have a significant other, do you have a scheduled weekly date night?

Can a 6-second kiss each day lead to a more intimate relationship?

This is your skin on salt: Study suggests atopic dermatitis patients should cut the sodium

Move over sugar? Fats and proteins can trigger bigger insulin responses than glucose

Clinical challenges: fibromyalgia (part two)

First day of school: residency edition