Originally published at courtneyholmbergnd.ca In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become prevalent, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While medical interventions can be crucial for severe cases, many individuals with mild to moderate anxiety might benefit from exploring natural methods to manage their symptoms. As a medical professional, I recognize the importance of a...

Fatty liver disease affects up to 40% of adults and is now linked to heart disease, kidney disease, and early death — even without symptoms.

You’ve had the bloods done. Your TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) sits neatly inside the reference range, and your GP tells you everything looks fine. And yet you’re flat by 2 pm, your hair is thinning, the weight won’t budge no matter what you cut, and some days your mind feels like it’s moving through fog....

Bread ranks as the top source of sodium in the American diet, and research shows switching to low-sodium bread may help lower blood pressure.

As winter transitions into spring, we welcome bright and fragrant florals, later sunsets, and the promise of mild, more comfortable weather. But there is a seasonal problem that plagues the masses: allergies. Just like any other form of allergic reaction, seasonal allergies are simply our immune system’s response to a substance it believes to be...

A grape-seed compound called PCC1 sparked claims of a longevity pill that could extend human lifespan to 150.

Research shows eating 30–35g of nuts daily links to a 26% lower hypertension risk. Here's what the science says and how to put it into practice.

Research links tennis, badminton, swimming, and running to longer life. Here's what the sports longevity benefits data actually shows

A 2026 study found that pterostilbene, a compound in blueberries, reduced intramuscular fat in mouse muscle cells by stabilizing a key

A 2026 JAMA Network Open study found prostate cancer survivors who swapped saturated fat for plant-based fat had up to 20% lower death rates.

Originally published at courtneyholmbergnd.ca The Ketogenic diet is an extremely popular diet amongst the weight loss community. Originally brought to light for its promising research in epilepsy management, it quickly became a hopeful solution for those looking to quickly shed pounds without massive caloric restrictions. But like any trend, we must weigh all the pros and...

Exercise & Hormones: Can You Do Too Much…or Too Little? We know exercise is good for us. It supports cardiovascular health, bone density, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, mood, sleep, and long-term metabolic health. But when it comes to hormones, there can be a tendency to assume that if some exercise is good, more must be...