From sipping warm water to dancing to our favourite tunes, here are 10 fun and effective habits that can rev up our metabolism and keep our gut happy. 2 / 11 Start the day with a glass of warm ...

Background: There is evidence of an association between the gut microbiota and progression of stroke. However, the relationship between gut microbial metabolites, specifically bile acids (BAs), and ...

We here summarize recent advances in how BAs and their metabolites maintain gut and systemic homeostasis, including the metabolism of the BAs and their derivatives, the role of BAs and their ...

Some tryptophan metabolites are essential for intestinal homeostasis, but activation of IDO pathway can be deleterious. AhR activation impacts intestinal epithelial cells proliferation and gut barrier ...

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy use and storage. This syndrome is characterized by central obesity, dyslipidaemia, raised blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Patients with ...

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Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...

Metabolic diseases occur when the body's usual metabolic processes are disrupted. These diseases can be congenital or acquired, for example, diabetes and phenylketonuria. While diet is essential ...

Study reveals that sleep traits predict over 15% of body characteristics across 15 physiological systems, with visceral fat, cardiovascular health, and metabolism deeply intertwined with sleep ...

What you eat isn't just nutrition for you, it also feeds the trillions of bacteria that live in your gut. Every person is different, but if you want to improve your digestion, lose weight or look ...

Loneliness isn't just one thing—it has two key forms: emotional loneliness (lacking deep connections) and social loneliness (lacking social networks). Recognizing these differences is crucial ...