The immune system and gut bacteria: how ageing affects the microbiome and can cause “inflammaging”
The human immune system changes with age. Immune responses start to become less robust as people get older, which makes them more vulnerable to...
What does dirt mean? Beneath our feet is an entire living world that is teeming with life.
When you think about dirt, you might picture the rock dust that gets on your pants. But there’s so much more going on in...
Slouching isn’t as bad for you as you might expect.
The most important thing when it comes to spine health is movement.
Meet Lactobacillus acidophilus, the gut health superhero of the gut microbiome.
Fermented foods, such as yoghurt and kefir, are great sources of this immune-boosting microbe.
Exercise causes changes in the size and shape of your heart.
People who regularly engage in significant amounts of exercise, as endurance athletes do, may develop enlarged hearts. While athletic heart is adapted for performance, it can be cause for concern.