Ozone Therapy | Science-Based Medicine

Ozone Therapy | Science-Based Medicine

I was recently asked if ozone therapy is scientifically legitimate. It’s an excellent example of how challenging it can be to answer what may seem like a straightforward question. This difficulty is exacerbated by the culture of alternative medicine, which actively seeks to blur the lines of science and pseudoscience and exploit the complexity and gray zone of clinical evidence. …

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How Many Calories In An Avocado?

How Many Calories In An Avocado?

There are very few fruits out there that have garnered as much glory as the avocado. And, TBH, it deserves the obsession. Avocados add creamy texture to toast, can smash into a divine dip (guacamole anyone?), and make salads taste wayyyyy better. This green goddess, which hails from Central and South America, started popping up on the internet in recipes …

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Rise in mouth cancer deaths `linked to shortage of NHS…

Rise in mouth cancer deaths `linked to shortage of NHS…

The NHS dentistry crisis might have led to an increase in mouth cancer deaths, a charity has warned. The Oral Health Foundation said that access to dentistry is in ‘tatters’ as it warned that many people with the disease ‘will not receive a timely diagnosis’. Routine check-ups are ‘key’ for spotting the early signs of mouth cancer — which include a …

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Study: Plant-Forward Diet Helps Reduce Body Fat and Muscle Loss as We Age

Study: Plant-Forward Diet Helps Reduce Body Fat and Muscle Loss as We Age

A lower-calorie, plant-forward Mediterranean diet coupled with increased physical activity can lead to a reduction in body fat and prevent muscle loss in older adults, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Network Open.  The study, conducted by a team of researchers, sheds light on the potential benefits of this lifestyle intervention for middle-aged and older adults with …

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What you eat could be key to improving your mental health, scientists say

What you eat could be key to improving your mental health, scientists say

The Dose24:21What does my mental health have to do with the health of my gut? Maintaining good mental health can sometimes feel challenging, but it turns out one piece of the puzzle is deceptively simple — what’s on your plate.  “Nutrition and mental health is this connection that people have actually been writing about for centuries,” Dr. Mary Scourboutakos, who …

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10 Scientifically Proven Habits to Boost Health in 30 Days or Less

10 Scientifically Proven Habits to Boost Health in 30 Days or Less

Healthy living is a marathon, not a sprint. But sometimes, we make it harder than it needs to be. It doesn’t take a ton of painful effort—or months of a radical lifestyle makeover—to seriously improve your health. Simple lifestyle changes amounting to just minutes a week can make a huge difference in how you look and feel. These are ten …

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WHO convenes first high-level global summit on traditional medicine to explore evidence base, opportunities to accelerat…

WHO convenes first high-level global summit on traditional medicine to explore evidence base, opportunities to accelerat…

The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023​ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit will explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges and driving progress in global health and sustainable development. High-level participants will include the WHO …

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The 5-Day Weight Loss Meal Plan Dietitians Swear By

The 5-Day Weight Loss Meal Plan Dietitians Swear By

Weight loss can be achieved with endless methods; this means there’s something that can work for everyone. However, it can also feel overwhelming narrowing down the best strategy for you. If you’re stumped on where to begin with your weight loss journey, read on to learn exactly how to navigate the grocery store, what constitutes a well-balanced meal, and a …

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