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Why Should We Focus on Drinking Enough Water?

Mar 21, 2024 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Do you drink enough water each day? If not, your overall health may be taking a toll. And why is drinking water important? Drinking water regularly can help you to lose weight, think better, be in a better mood, prevent disease, and more. Why Our Bodies Need Water. How much … Read More

What You Can Do to Maintain Your Energy Levels

Oct 26, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Energy & Fatigue

Flagging energy is a real concern for many of my patients—in fact, what’s “normal” for energy with aging is the second most common concern I’m asked about, after questions about memory. People become worried when doing their usual activities becomes too much for them. Everyone’s usual energy level is different: … Read More

Give Soda the Boot

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Although the debate rages on about whether or not soda should be allowed in schools and major cities, one thing is for sure: each individual can make a personal choice to limit or quit drinking soda altogether. What about you? Are you ready to kick soda to the curb for … Read More

Long COVID May Affect Brain Function Two Years After Infection

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Researchers have found that people with long COVID symptoms such as brain fog often show reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus. Study findings published recently in Clinical Medicine suggest that people who were infected but felt “fully recovered” were … Read More

Does Your Body Have a “Set” Weight?

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

The set point theory for weight, which has been around since the 1970s, suggests that your body has a specific weight range to which you are genetically predisposed. In other words, the body tries to stay within a certain weight range. It’s a popular theory. But, if your body has … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Vitamin B12

Sep 25, 2023 · Maria Stewart · Energy & Fatigue

Overview. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in metabolism and energy production within our cells. So, in a way, vitamin B12 does give us energy by enabling us to create energy in the cell, while also supporting other vital functions. Special … Read More

Ask the EN Experts July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Energy & Fatigue

If you’re like many people, the warm summer months are a prime time for leisure and travel. Whether you’re traveling for days, weeks, or months this sunny season, you can take simple steps to ensure that you are able to nourish your body in a healthful way. Here are a … Read More

Beware of Ticks

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Ticks are bloodsucking parasites that can be a menace to both pets and humans. Many tick species (and mosquitos) transmit diseases to animals and people when they are infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Ticks are everywhere, but some are regionally more prolific. Ticks are most active during the warmer … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Hyper-Palatable Foods Linked to Overeating

Apr 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Eating hyper-palatable foods (foods with a certain hard-to-resist combination of fat, salt, sugar and/or carbohydrates) is one of three factors associated with overeating, according to researchers. In the study, 2,733 meals from four different dietary patterns were rated on how energy density (calories), hyper-palatability, protein content, and how quickly meals … Read More

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