All articles tagged with #lifestyle changes
A UK NHS doctor shares three key lifestyle changes to improve insulin sensitivity: regular muscle movement like walking or strength training, giving insulin a break by avoiding constant snacking and long gaps between meals, and ensuring adequate sleep while managing stress, to help prevent insulin resistance and related health issues.
The article emphasizes that small, consistent lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, social engagement, and cognitive activities can significantly improve health and extend lifespan, with expert insights and research supporting the benefits of these habits at any age.
Statins are effective in reducing heart attack and stroke risk by lowering LDL cholesterol, with large clinical trials supporting their use, especially for high-risk individuals. While they have potential side effects like muscle issues and interactions with other drugs, most people tolerate them well. Lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise are also crucial for managing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, and treatment should be personalized based on individual risk factors and lifestyle.
Dr Jeremy London shares four scientifically supported lifestyle strategies—regular movement, cognitive stimulation, social connection, and cardiovascular health—that can help slow down age-related cognitive decline and preserve mental sharpness into later life.
Many individuals using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic struggle to stop using them due to intense hunger and weight regain, suggesting a potential lifelong dependency. While some can maintain weight loss through lifestyle changes, others face significant challenges in discontinuing the medication, raising concerns about addiction and the need for ongoing treatment for obesity.
Many users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic struggle to stop using them due to intense hunger and weight regain, suggesting a potential lifelong dependency. While some, like Ellen Ogley, maintain weight loss through lifestyle changes, others experience significant weight regain, highlighting the importance of healthy habits during treatment. Experts recommend developing an exit strategy that includes lifestyle modifications to sustain weight loss after discontinuing the medication.
The article discusses natural and lifestyle-based alternatives to statins for lowering cholesterol, including dietary changes like increasing soluble fiber and healthy fats, regular physical activity, weight loss, and supplements such as red yeast rice and omega-3 fatty acids, while also mentioning prescription options for those who cannot tolerate statins.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee advocates for reducing reliance on prescription drugs by emphasizing lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, stress management, and psychological therapies to address conditions like depression, chronic pain, and diabetes, arguing that many illnesses are driven by modern lifestyles and can be managed or reversed without medication.
Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares four unconventional strategies to improve eating habits in 2026: reorganize your environment to make healthy foods more accessible, prepare meals in advance to reduce impulsive choices, reward yourself for small wins to stay motivated, and share progress with others for accountability. These small, intentional changes aim to create sustainable, healthier eating habits without drastic restrictions.
Simple daily habits like cooking at home, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, eating fruits and vegetables, walking after meals, and practicing deep breathing can significantly protect your heart and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. Kunal Sood.
Diabetes remission is achievable mainly through intensive lifestyle changes such as weight loss, healthy diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, especially in early-stage type 2 diabetes, though it is not a complete reversal but rather remission that requires ongoing management.
Statins are effective in reducing heart attack and stroke risk by lowering LDL cholesterol, with large clinical trials supporting their use, especially for high-risk individuals. While they have some side effects and drug interactions, most people tolerate them well. Lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise are also crucial and can sometimes delay or reduce the need for medication. Treatment should be personalized, balancing benefits and risks, with a focus on addressing broader lifestyle factors to combat heart disease.
Natalie Holloway, cofounder of Bala, shares her journey through burnout caused by her career and business, and how she manages it through lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and mini recovery trips, emphasizing the importance of self-care and long-term resilience.
A woman undergoes at-home microplastics testing revealing high levels in her blood, prompting lifestyle changes to reduce plastic exposure, while experts emphasize the need for more research on health impacts and advocate for better regulation and awareness.
The article discusses the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels during the holidays, especially for those with prediabetes, highlighting the use of over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors to empower individuals in managing their health and making informed lifestyle choices.