Antibiotics can leave a mark on the microbiome for months, but the picture is more complicated with antidepressants and blood pressure medications. We examine the evidence without urging anyone to stop treatment.
Spirulina may contain compounds resembling B12, but they are often useless to humans. We explain why green powder does not replace a proven supplement.
A person’s age on their passport and list of diagnoses say little about how they live. We explain what the WHO calls intrinsic capacity and why it is assessed.
A full-body MRI promises peace of mind and control, but in a healthy person it more often triggers a search for incidental findings. We explain who may need it and what alternatives are available.
On keto, triglycerides fall in some people while LDL skyrockets in others within a few weeks. Here’s who especially needs to monitor their lab results and why feeling well is not enough.
An alarming headline about “dangerous toxins” in plant-based meat sounds convincing. We examine what the detection of a mycotoxin means, where the real risk begins, and how to choose products.
Melatonin may seem like a harmless supplement, but taking it for months requires a closer look. We examine the signal of a risk of heart failure and outline a plan for chronic insomnia.
Sugar and sweeteners taste equally sweet on the tongue, but affect glucose, hormones, and hunger differently. We explain why you sometimes want dessert after a zero-sugar drink.
Peppermint oil has been linked to lower blood pressure after a short study. We explain why 20 days of observation are no reason to stop taking your prescribed medication.
Gut bacteria produce butyrate when they receive the right types of fiber. We explain where to start, which foods to choose, and how to avoid bloating.
High lipoprotein(a) is often inherited and can go unnoticed for years. We explain who needs the test and why exercise and supplements do not change its level.
150 minutes of movement is neither a magic number nor a fitness sentence. We explore why the heart may benefit from a greater amount of activity and how to increase it without overdoing it.
Wellness easily turns into a set of fashionable promises, so this section works differently: we look at what stands behind the loud headline. Sleep and recovery, nutrition, movement, biohacking and supplements are areas with plenty of research that is rarely retold carefully.
Our material examines which recommendations rest on data and which rest on a single study with twenty participants; how much movement the heart actually needs, what happens to the body during sleep deprivation, what regulators have genuinely approved. None of it replaces a doctor — but it helps you ask sharper questions.
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