Breakfast: To Eat or Not to Eat? A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Breakfast has long been called “the most important meal of the day,” but is that really true? In a recent discussion with Yovanee Veerapen (Dietician & Nutritionist), Dr Micki Pistorius (Psychologist with a special interest in neuropsychology and neuro-nutrition), and myself as a Lifestyle Medicine practitioner, we explored the topic of breakfast from different angles—nutrition,…

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How Fast You Walk Can Predict How Long You’ll Live

When we think of fitness, we often imagine high-intensity workouts or hours in the gym. But there’s one simple, accessible activity that says a lot about your health… walking.  More specifically, your walking speed. We’ve all noticed it:  People who walk with a spring in their step seem younger, more energetic, and healthier.  On the…

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You Think You Need To Detox?

Quick reminder: Your body ALREADY detoxes itself. You don’t need juice cleanses or detox teas! The detox industry is a billion-dollar business built on fear rather than proper scientific research. Guess what? Your liver, kidneys, and gut detox for you… 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Instead of expensive “detox” gimmicks, support your…

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