Laughter is the best medicine. Fairly old adage. Probably still has some real relevance. Um, interesting work out of the Netherlands. A single inhalation of nitrous oxide was associated with significant, rapid, and sustained improvement of treatment-resistant...
If Christmas did not exist it would need to be invented. Perfectly timed at the end of the year, it allows many people worldwide to celebrate in some way, shape or form. This may be a formal religious celebration or simply a catch-up with friends and family. Given...
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated, as human beings spend more time sleeping than engaging in any other activity, yet many still neglect its crucial role in overall health. Human beings spend more time being asleep than anything else. It is estimated that at...
There is a lot of doom and gloom in health. Whilst the media report on the occasional “breakthrough” or “game changer” medication, which usually isn’t, most of the commentary is downcast. We have epidemics of everything from viruses to obesity to vaping. Each of these...
Human behavior and society have evolved significantly over the last 2000 years, yet it is interesting to reflect on how little humans have actually changed. On the surface, we have modern accommodation, transport, and communication technology far beyond what could...
The pillars of health—genetics, lifestyle choices, and overall well-being—are often key to longevity. Last month saw the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96. For many (myself included), she was on the throne before we were born and is the only British monarch we...
