Author: exprt.uk
If you’re in the market for aesthetic treatments that will enhance your beauty and confidence, look no further than Whyte Aesthetics At Healthista we are privy to the occasional TLC pamper treatments, because who doesn’t love to look and feel like their best self? So after hearing about this new clinic, we had to go check it out for ourselves. Located right in the heart of Oxford Circus on well-known Harley Street, Whyte Aesthetics clinic caters to those who are looking for treatment backed by experience and evidence, proving that the results are worth the money. Roxanna stresses the importance…
Children who are on social media for more than three hours a day are more likely to develop depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research.Experts said the impact was likely to be linked to a lack of sleep caused by using social media late at night, and that the link to depression was more pronounced in girls.Researchers at Imperial College London analysed data from a study of cognition, adolescents and mobile phones, set up in 2014, based on responses from 2,350 children at 31 schools across London.The schoolchildren twice took cognitive tests and completed a questionnaire on digital behaviours,…
If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast that’s simple to make and endlessly customizable, overnight oats are hard to beat. You can prep a few jars in the evening and have breakfast ready for the next couple of mornings — enjoy it delightfully chilled straight from the fridge or warm it up if you’re craving something cozy and comforting. Definitely check out my favorite overnight oats recipes… and let me know if you love them as much as we do in my house! Banana Bread Overnight Oats This tastes just like a slice of banana bread but in breakfast form. You’ll mash a ripe banana right into the oats along with vanilla, cinnamon, some…
Should You Consider Stacking Biologics?If you want to try stacking a biologic with another biologic or small molecule drug, your healthcare team can help you decide on the best way forward. “As with all IBD therapy, we are always weighing the risk and the benefit,” says Philpott. “The risk of incompletely treated Crohn’s, in particular for a patient with severely destructive disease, is very real.”Since experts don’t have much data and these drugs have a high price tag, dual therapy isn’t right for everyone, says Philpott, who believes that they should only be used with great care.[7] “But it can give…
We co-evolved a symbiosis with our good gut bacteria, but we aren’t holding up our end of the bargain. If you look at the classics—the most frequently cited articles in the scientific nutrition literature—the original glycemic index paper ranks tenth, cited more than a thousand times. Learning about fruits, vegetables, and cancer prevention comes in seventh. But hitting the top four, cited more than 2,000 times: “Dietary Modulation of the Human Colonic Microbiota: Introducing the Concept of Prebiotics.” As I discuss in my video How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy with Prebiotic Foods, prebiotics are the food components that nourish…
“Mobility” is one of those words that makes people think they need an extra 30 minutes, a yoga mat, and a playlist of forest sounds just to get started.
Trying to choose between magnesium oxide and magnesium glycinate? It can get confusing fast. One is often recommended for sleep and stress, the other for constipation, and before long you’re left wondering if they’re basically the same thing. They’re not. Magnesium oxide and magnesium glycinate are two different forms of magnesium, and each one has its own pros and cons. In this post, I’ll explain the difference in simple terms and help you work out which one may be better for sleep, headaches, constipation, cramps, anxiety, restless legs, and more. In Short: Magnesium Oxide vs Glycinate Magnesium glycinate is generally…
In this episode we discuss: The history of Alzheimer’s disease and what it reveals about modern dementia research Why most late-onset dementia is heterogeneous and largely preventable The Lancet Commission findings on modifiable dementia risk factors Dr. Wood’s 3S Model of Brain Health Why retirement often accelerates cognitive decline—and how to redesign later life for brain health The difference between “brain training” and truly brain-stimulating activities How complex, coordinated physical activities outperform simple exercise for cognitive resilience Key nutrients for long-term cognitive health, including B vitamins, omega-3s, vitamin D, iron, and polyphenols What really matters most for sleep when it…
Depression is a common mental health problem that affects approximately 4% of the global population (WHO, 2025). People who experience depression often describe a painful loss of social connection. One teenager described that: There would be days that I just couldn’t get out of bed. I didn’t want to face people. I didn’t want to look at anybody… (Achterbergh et al., 2020) Recent research increasingly shows that strong, supportive relationships are linked to lower risk of developing depression and better recovery when people do become unwell (Wickramaratne et al., 2022). Unlike factors such as genes, which are fixed, our social…
I got a question from a reader named Rick this week: If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. When people join Nerd Fitness Coaching, over 70% tell us they struggle with stress eating, emotional eating, or nighttime snacking. I recorded a short video explaining why simply “trying to stop snacking” usually backfires – and what tends to work better. WATCH: STRUGGLING WITH NIGHTTIME SNACKING? TRY THIS INSTEAD If you’d rather read than watch, here’s the short version: 1. Eating at night isn’t the problem. If you genuinely need more calories or nutrients for the day, eating at night is…