Childhood obesity has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, leading to concerning shifts in societal perceptions of what constitutes a “normal” weight for children. As Dr. Delene Musielak, a pediatrician specializing in obesity medicine, explains, the norms have changed to the point where many people now consider overweight children to be of a healthy size….
The article examines the characteristics of Japanese medicine, revealing how lifestyle changes contribute to longevity and addressing Japan’s modern healthcare challenges. Study: Lifestyle Medicine and Japan’s Longevity Miracle. Image Credit: Blanscape/Shutterstock.comIn a recent article published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, researchers present Japanese longevity and the factors that influence it. Background The economic expansion…
Healthcare professionals are increasingly giving advice to patients on how to improve their health, but there is often a lack of scientific evidence if this advice is actually beneficial. This is according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, which also guides towards more effective recommendations. The researchers do not criticize the content of…