More people are getting injured playing pickleball. Here’s what’s behind it – San Francisco Chronicle
Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Director, Dr. Michael Fredericson, discusses the rise in pickleball injuries in recent years.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Tallying Your Tiny Wins. – The New York Times
Dr. BJ Fogg, Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Research and Implementation Specialist, speaks with the New York on how taking stock of small achievements can keep you motivated when times are tough.
Impact of the Ketogenic Diet on Mental Health
By Claire Paul Can food really impact your mood? Nutritional psychiatry, the use of food interventions as a form of mental health treatment, has gained popularity in recent years. While there’s an overwhelming amount of dietary suggestions out there, it is worth noting a 2023 comprehensive review assessing the relationship of the Ketogenic diet with […]
A Step Up to Health: The Power of Stairs
By Anya Higashionna and Jonanne Talebloo With the increasing automation of the world around us, Levi Frehlich MSc PhD ©, emphasizes, “We are learning more and more that a sedentary behavior independent of your activity levels can have a profound influence on your health. The environment can be used to break up sedentary behavior and […]
How Exercise Improves Microbiome Health (and Vice Versa)
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that create the gut microbiome. The gut is where the body digests and absorbs nutrients from our food and, therefore, where we get our energy to perform daily human functions. Microbiota are microorganisms in the gut microbiome that help […]
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
By Maya Shetty, BS Key Takeaways: Probiotic and prebiotic supplements lack substantial scientific evidence that they promote microbiome health. Rather than taking supplements, experts recommend eating fermented foods (probiotics) to promote microbiome diversity and fibrous foods (prebiotics) to feed and sustain “good” bacteria in the gut. Recommended fermented foods (probiotics): Fermented vegetables: kimchi, sauerkraut, and […]
Microbiome Expert Sean Spencer, MD, PhD: On a Mission to Prove that Food is Medicine
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Sean Spencer, MD, PhD is a Gastroenterologist and Physician Scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Along with seeing patients in the clinic, Spencer conducts cutting-edge research on the microbiome in the Sonnenburg Lab. In his research, Spencer focuses on how nutrition affects the microbiome and the immune system, as […]
Dr. Spencer’s Science-Based Smoothie for Gut Health
By Maya Shetty, BS In the complex world of gut health, finding straightforward solutions that effectively support the microbiome can be challenging. For this reason, Sean Spencer, MD, PhD, Gastroenterologist and Physician Scientist at Stanford University, created a meticulously engineered morning smoothie recipe to support his own gut health. Guided by his deep understanding of […]
What is Fiber and Why is it Important for the Microbiome?
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Key Takeaways: Fiber promotes a healthy microbiome by feeding the “good” bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Fiber is not broken down by the digestive organs but instead passes through the body to support healthy bowel movements. 95% of Americans are deficient in fiber. 19-38 grams of fiber per day is […]