“Exercise for depression (Review)”

Clegg AJ, Hill JE, Mullin DS, Harris C, Smith CJ, Lightbody CE, Dwan K, Cooney GM, Mead GE, Watkins CL. Exercise for depression. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;1:CD004366. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004366.pub7.

How to choose a walking pad 

US dietary guidelines

My take on the new US dietary guidelines just released 👇

Overall, I actually think they’ve done a pretty good job. There’s a strong focus on whole foods, and clear messages about reducing ultra-processed foods, refined carbohydrates, sugar, excess sodium, fruit juices, and chemical additives. That’s genuinely helpful and points people in a much better direction.

And honestly, when you look at the numbers, this conversation couldn’t be more important. Around 90% of US healthcare spending now goes toward chronic disease. Over 70% of Americans are overweight or obese. Up to half are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. These are huge problems — and we absolutely need better prevention.

But I do have two big concerns with the guidelines.

The first is industry influence. I really struggle with the idea of setting national dietary guidance while allowing such strong representation from food industry groups. When you look at the contributors listed — beef associations, dairy, infant formula companies, and other major industry players — it’s hard not to question how independent some of this advice really is. Guidelines should be grounded in the best available evidence, not shaped by commercial interests.

My second concern is the complete absence of environmental impact. Food policy doesn’t just affect our health — it shapes the future of our planet. And as a mum, this really hits home for me. We can’t keep having conversations about nutrition without also talking about sustainability and the kind of food system we’re leaving for the next generation.

So yes — overall, I think the guidelines do an ok job of steering people in a healthier direction.
I just wish they had gone further by protecting the science from industry influence and bringing environmental responsibility into the picture.

Because our health, and our children’s future, deserve both.

The scientific foundation for the guidelines

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Gut health guide 

Practical, easy nutrition information and recipes!

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“The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Menopausal Health: A Review of Non-Pharmacologic Interventions,”

Anekwe CV, et al. The role of lifestyle medicine in menopausal health: a review of non-pharmacologic interventions. Climacteric. 2025;28(2):1-15. Published on behalf of the International Menopause Society (IMS).

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