Omega-6 is an essential fat. Without omega-6, cell membranes, skin barriers, hormone production, and the immune system cannot function properly. Yet omega-6 has become one of the most problematic nutrients in the modern diet. Not because it is harmful in itself, but because the amount, form, and context have changed in a way that the body is not biologically adapted for.
Read article When knowledge is put into practice, it doesn't have to be complicated. Quite the opposite. A good way to think is to let the body be the answer. Here's how to think about fat when you shop, when you're in the store: Choose fats that your body recognizes and has used for a long time in its evolution. Fats that come from whole foods – fish, olives, avocados, nuts, seeds, butter, meat and natural oils – generally act as building blocks rather than burdens. They contain fatty acids in forms that cell membranes, hormones and the nervous system can use without having to compensate or "clean up" afterwards.
Read article Fat has long had an undeserved bad reputation. For decades we have been told that fat makes us sick, overweight and tired. Today we know that this is an oversimplified picture. Fat is not only energy, it is one of the body's most basic building blocks and is absolutely crucial to how we function, from the cellular level to the brain and hormonal system.
Read article That's why sleep matters more than you think. Did you know that the brain has its own cleansing system? A kind of built-in cleaning patrol that works while you sleep at night, when the body follows its natural circadian rhythm. Just over ten years ago, researchers described a system that really changed the way we look at brain health. It's called the glymphatic system and was discovered in 2012 by Danish brain researcher Maiken Nedergaard and her team. Since then, research has exploded around the world, precisely because this system seems to play a key role in how the brain stays healthy over time.
Read article Energy drinks have quickly become an everyday product, especially among young people and young adults. They are used to become more alert, have more energy for longer and stay focused when studying, exercising or late at night. And of course there are short-term effects, energy drinks can temporarily increase alertness, reduce fatigue and improve concentration. But the alertness that is experienced is a strong stimulation of the nervous system, and research shows that this stimulation often occurs at the expense of increased stress in the body. Therefore, interest has grown in what energy drinks actually do to the heart, nervous system and recovery when used regularly.
Read article When the world's largest radiology conference, RSNA 2025 (Radiological Society of North America), was held in Chicago, an interesting new study was presented. Muscle mass and the amount of visceral fat, i.e. the abdominal fat around the organs, can reveal how old your brain really is.
Read article Christmas, Advent, Lucia and New Year are for many a time of warmth, traditions and good food. A little more food, a little more candy and a little more of everything than usual. With a few small, smart efforts in everyday life, you can keep both energy, blood sugar and well-being stable throughout the holiday period. Here are three simple lifestyle hacks with a big effect.
Read article The body listens to our emotions. Not as a metaphor, but as measurable biochemistry. When we find peace, something happens in the cells. A new and comprehensive systematic review with meta-analysis of 89 randomized control studies shows that mind-body interventions such as meditation, yoga, tai chi and compassion training have measurable effects on both the immune system and the neuroendocrine system.
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