by Stephan Neff | Jun 21, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Hydration, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Imagine a tiny switch inside your body that decides when your cells should grow, divide, and use energy. This switch is called mTOR, short for mechanistic Target of Rapamycin. It plays a crucial role in how our cells function, and understanding it can help us manage...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 20, 2024 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Sobriety, Weight Loss
Known as the microbiome, your gut is home to millions of bacteria and other microbes—both good and bad—that can influence your health in numerous ways. The key lies in balancing the ratio of good to bad bacteria within the gut microbiome. According to a 2019 review in...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 11, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Background Scientists have been studying whether eating red meat affects how long we live. Observational studies, where researchers look at groups of people with different habits, are one way to do this. However, these studies can be tricky because other differences...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 10, 2024 | Learn, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks
The Importance of Bowel Screening for Middle-Aged Men As men reach middle age, maintaining health becomes an increasingly critical concern. Among the various health screenings that doctors recommend, bowel screening stands out as particularly important. This article...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 9, 2024 | Hydration, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Juice cleanses have gained popularity as a quick fix for weight loss and detoxification. However, their effectiveness and health implications, especially for women around the age of 50 who are overweight, are subjects of ongoing debate. This article aims to provide a...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Nutrition, Weight Loss
Ok, I admit it here in public without guilt or shame: I love hummus! Please let me share with you why! Hummus, a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, is more than just a savoury dip; it’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and plant-based...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Hydration, Nutrition
How many times in my life have I rushed around and ended up grabbing anything edible that came across my way? Then, 15 years ago, I began to pay more attention to eating those things that truly nourish me. And, amidst the chaos, I found an opportunity to prioritize...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Learn, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Introduction to the Report In November 2023, three organizations in the UK published their report entitled: “Holding us back: tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink.” The Obesity Health Alliance, Alcohol Health Alliance, and Action On Smoking And...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Sleep
Hello, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something that’s absolutely vital for our health and well-being, especially as we navigate the busy demands of middle age: essential amino acids. These building blocks of protein are crucial for maintaining muscle mass,...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Nutrition
Hello, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something incredibly important that often gets overlooked in our busy lives: our immune system. Especially for those of us who are middle-aged and juggling countless responsibilities, our health can sometimes take a back...
