Many of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of “good” bacteria that can keep the gut healthy. You might even have heard of prebiotics, foods rich in complex carbohydrates (dietary fiber) that help foster good bacteria in the large intestine. Popular prebiotic foods include oats, nuts and legumes. But what about postbiotics? What are they and how do they affect our gut health? Find out in this article.
Archives for January 2026
How Lifestyle, Mental Health and Stress Control Go Together
Our cognition and mental well-being are crucial factors for our quality of life and put us in a good position to contribute to society. Ultimately, it can be near impossible to achieve physical goals and demanding life challenges if our brain health is not optimal. Yet most of us appear to be more concerned with physical health than brain health. Find out how body and mind are interconnected and both are essential for optimal stress control.
Childhood Obesity
They are too fat. No question about it. Who, or what are too fat? Our children—more than one in five grade-school children and adolescents in the United States are so fat as to be actually termed obese. Really, this should not come as a surprise to anyone who takes note of gatherings of children, for seeing, in this case, is believing. Now, what can we do about it? Find out in this article why childhood obesity matters and how we can get our children at the right path.
6 Faulty Thoughts That Can Lead to Obesity
Millions of people struggle with being overweight and obese. Obesity rates in the US have been rising from 30.5% in 2000 to 42.2% in 2018. Currently 3 out of 4 Americans are not able to maintain their ideal weight. But overeating that leads to weight gain is more often than not a symptom of something deeper. Find out the 6 faulty thought patterns that lead to weight gain and what are constructive strategies for a permanent solution.