LPT Request- How to optimize your health while having a hectic/stressful schedule Hey everyone. I’m a 23 LEO in an extremely busy city, and things are only going to get busier in my career. While I’m still in shape, my diet is getting away from me, and I know my body will soon follow as a result. When I get off, I often lack the energy to cook. I know how to cook, but after a long & hectic midnight shift, I don’t even want t…

Is BMI Flawed as a Measure of Overall Health? New research takes aim at the long-standing measurement of health.

LPTRequest: How to make drastic life changes for health I’m a 37(f) who needs to drastically make some changes. I was recently diagnosed with tachycardia and pulmonary hypertension. I initially didn’t think much of it, but the more I research, the more scared I get. The prognosis for someone with pulmonary hypertension isn’t good. Especially if left untreated. A little bit of history to help clarify…

Is IBD an underrecognized health problem in minority groups? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a treatable condition once considered a disease that largely affects people who are white, although in recent years it has been diagnosed more often in other racial and ethnic groups, in the US and around the world. Recognizing this condition early can make a difference in care and quality of life. The post Is…

A Tiny Patch May Someday Measure Your Critical Health Needs New technology that tracks markers in your “interstitial fluid” – fluid found under your skin – could be as good as a blood test, no doctor’s visit or needle stab required.