Tips from Celebs Who Get It

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Three celebs share about mental health, social media, and why it matters so much to them. Social media can have a significant effect on mental health, both in positive and negative ways. Sometimes it’s a helpful lifeline for connection in times of need. Other times it can be a space […]

Health Tips: Going with the grain

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Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen Amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, corn, einkorn (an ancient wheat), farro, freekeh (freaky?), Kamut (it’s trademarked), kaniwa, millet (includes pearl millet, foxtail millet, proso millet, finger millet/ragi, and fonio), oats, quinoa, rice, rye, sorghum, spelt (huh?), teff (double huh?), wheat and wild rice. That’s […]

Nine ‘brain food’ tips for researchers

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Credit: Getty As nutrition researchers, we are often asked to advise colleagues as well as members of the public on diet and exercise to promote good health. But do we always practise what we preach? We both face challenges to eating healthily. Like many of our peers, we often work […]