Osteoporosis can quietly weaken bones until a fracture reveals the damage, but it is not an inevitable part of aging. Nutrition, regular weight bearing activity, strength training and awareness of personal risk factors can help protect bone health.
Dr Megan Rossi warns that sudden fibre increases, intermittent fasting, poorly targeted probiotics, excessive exercise and unnecessary gluten restriction can disrupt digestion, despite appearing to be healthy choices promoted through popular wellness trends.
Prebiotic fizzy drinks can add fibre and replace higher sugar sodas, but experts warn that their benefits depend on the product, the rest of a person’s diet and individual sensitivity to ingredients such as inulin.
During his first visit to Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV prayed at the famed Grotto and prepared to meet people whose recoveries astonished doctors, while also confronting the Church’s sexual abuse scandals through meetings focused on repentance and accountability.
Billy Gardell says bariatric surgery transformed his health, eliminated medication and restored simple freedoms after his weight reached 379 pounds. The actor credits his wife and son with motivating the change he believes probably saved his life.
A review of 87 randomized trials found that four to six daily servings of whole grains may deliver the strongest improvements across several heart health markers, although longer studies are still needed to examine heart attacks and strokes directly.
A small study found that 10 minutes of very slow jogging improved mood, alertness and performance on an attention test, though experts cautioned that the temporary effects require confirmation through larger studies.
After losing 5kg on Mounjaro, Tianna Moon said her breasts continued growing, leading to a gigantomastia diagnosis. The rare condition can cause severe physical and emotional symptoms, while surgery does not guarantee the growth will not return.