Could Precision Nutrition Be a Game Changer for Health?
Would you expect a single set of clothes to fit everyone? Of course not. Similarly, would you expect a single diet to work for everyone? Again, that’s not realistic. People differ significantly when it comes to their surroundings, medical history, daily activities, body composition, biology, genetics, and the many other factors affecting diet and health. […]
Multiple treatments to slow age-related muscle wasting
Everyone wants to stay fit and healthy as they grow old. But as we age, our body degrades, our muscles shrink and strength declines. Some older people suffer from excessive muscle loss, a condition known as sarcopenia. University of Basel researchers show that a combination therapy could delay the onset of sarcopenia. We now live […]
How Can You Reduce Stress? 3 Relaxation Techniques
While there is no quick fix for stress and no one solution will work for everyone, there are some basic relaxation techniques that can help you reduce stress While there is no quick fix for stress and no one solution will work for everyone, there are some basic relaxation techniques that can help you reduce […]
Can You Have Anorexia Nervosa and Not Be Skinny? Symptoms, Causes
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, do not always mean everyone who has one is thin. An eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, does not mean you will always be thin. One of the most common and dangerous myths about eating disorders is that everyone who has one is thin. Anorexia nervosa and other eating […]
Embryonic development in slow motion
Everyone is familiar with the roe deer, either from crossword puzzles or from real-life encounters during a jog or a hike in the forest: majestic creatures with elegant big black eyes. As common as roe deer may seem in Swiss forests, one of their characteristics is unique among deer species. After mating and fertilisation of […]
Can You Get the HPV Vaccine at Any Age? Dosing Schedules
HPV vaccination is not recommended for everyone over 26 years of age. However, adults between the ages of 27 and 45 years can discuss the benefits of the vaccine and the risk for new HPV infections with their doctor. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the United States Centers for Disease Control and […]
HPV Vaccination: When Are You Too Old for the Vaccine?
HPV vaccination is not recommended for everyone over 26 years of age. However, adults between the ages of 27 and 45 years can discuss the benefits of the vaccine and the risk for new HPV infections with their doctor. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the United States Centers for Disease Control and […]