Fasting for Longevity and Wellness
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Fasting for Longevity and Wellness

ByPartha Nandi, MD

In today’s world, people often experience a reduced health span, which refers to the portion of one’s lifespan spent in good health. This decline in health span is linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. The modern lifestyle, characterized by artificial lighting, 24/7 access to processed foods, and reduced physical…

These Antioxidants May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Reveals
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These Antioxidants May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Reveals

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The onset of dementia and dementia-related diseases has increased in recent years due to an aging population. Worldwide, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death, with an estimated 55 million showing symptoms and 10 million new cases each year. [1]  In the United States, the number of people thought to have Alzheimer’s or dementia-related…

A Gastroenterologist’s Top Foods for Optimal Gut Health and Regularity
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A Gastroenterologist’s Top Foods for Optimal Gut Health and Regularity

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Did you know that your gut health affects your whole body? Not only does it have an impact on how your organs function, but it also influences your emotions and behavior. That’s why one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is to regulate your gut health. Since it’s so important, you should only…

3 Delicious Probiotic-Rich Meals for Gut Health as Recommended by Nutritionists
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3 Delicious Probiotic-Rich Meals for Gut Health as Recommended by Nutritionists

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What we eat affects our weight and energy levels throughout the day. Improving the relationship we have with food can be liberating and fun. Not only that, but it can also open a whole new world of health and wellness benefits. Did you know that 70% of our immune cells are found in our gut?…

Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head
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Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A person whose weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their given height is described as overweight or even suffering from obesity. Obesity has spread beyond rich countries to affect people of all income levels. (1, 2) Defined as a high BMI (body mass index), obesity is a risk factor for many of…

Living to 100: Eating Habits From the World’s Longest-Lived People
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Living to 100: Eating Habits From the World’s Longest-Lived People

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It’s difficult not to feel disheartened when you read about the rising number of health difficulties in the United States, especially when heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer are among the major causes of mortality and continue to claim more and more lives daily. While genetics play a role in some of these illnesses, we…