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It’s hot in the UK. For many, myself included, it’s too hot. And the heat seems to be doing more than simply making us sweat and overheat at night

When I sit down with clients to talk about their health, the conversation usually starts the same way – covering nutrition, exercise, or stress management. But it often shifts when I ask a simple question:

The gut microbiome, which consists of the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in overall health. It influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, metabolism, and even aspects of mental well-being

The sails are ready to glide the waves The sun is shining as freedom craves The boat is no longer docked but untied Ready to sail in waters unsupervised The sky is clear with only a few clouds The weather is perfect with no large crowds It’s time to go and sail the deep In…

November 1, 2025 ByMaureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch

Smartwatches and other wearables have moved far beyond just tracking your steps and heart rate. Many of today’s versions can monitor everything from sleep and skin temperature to respiratory rate, blood oxygen, heart rate variability and even alert you to possible signs of sleep apnea. If you took Big Tech’s marketing at face value, you might…

Scientists want to use the bacteria living in your gut and mouth to help you sleep better at night

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When I first got my hands on a smart ring years ago, I was extremely skeptical. Is the sensor accurate? What about the fragility? Can they match the biosensing chops of smartwatches? And more such doubts kept swirling through my mind. The underlying tech, on the other hand, has evolved dramatically

Is human contact shaping your gut health more than you realise? In this episode, Prof. Tim Spector explains how gut microbes are shared between people — through relationships, daily contact, and the environments we live in, and why this matters for long-term health