Forget chatbots: Reading can combat loneliness, boost the brain, research showsIn the face of what the WHO has called 'a crisis of social isolation and loneliness,' studies find reading for pleasure, alone or in book groups, has multiple benefits for all ages. The many benefits your patients could gain with chair yogaModified yoga for older patients and those with other physical challenges still presents a serious workout. New screening tool and first ever guidelines for postpartum exercise, sleep Emphasis on ‘one size does not fit all’ when it comes to when exercise can be resumed. Weight loss: Are recommendations on physical activity duration optimal? A team of Iranian researchers unveils the first meta-analysis on the dose-response association of aerobic exercise with weight, waist circumference and body fat in overweight and obese people. Psoriasis linked to ultra-processed foods A balanced diet with fewer processed and ultra-processed foods leads to better management of psoriasis symptoms, French study finds. How the health of your gut microbiome can affect your skin There is increasing clinical evidence linking changes in the composition of the gut microbiome to the development of various skin diseases. Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here’s what the science says While these treatments hold promise, there are limitations and cautions to be considered. Major weight loss doesn’t do much to ease gout in patients with obesity: study Current guidelines recommend weight loss to help manage gout, but a clinical trial conducted in Denmark brings that advice into question. If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how—and why—to try again When you inevitably get distracted—everyone does—notice the thought or urge to move, acknowledge it and bring your attention back to where you are. White, pink, or brown noise? Breaking down different ‘colour noises’ ‘Colour noises’ may help with cognition and relaxation, but the type of sound that works best depends on the individual. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
