By: Duke Health & Well-Being Nutrition Team We have all heard the cliché that "you are what you eat." But what if it's not that simple? Perhaps instead we should say that "you are what your gut bacteria eat." Each of us is home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that peacefully coexist in and on our bodies. These microbes ...
We are now offering a safe, non-contact personal training in partnership with the Duke Health & Fitness Center. Work with a trainer from the comfort and convenience of your own home or location of your choice. Our staff will assist you in developing good habits to achieve fitness goals. Virtual personal training sessions will be hosted in WebEx or ...
Have you experienced nausea or cramping in your stomach during an anxious moment? Or felt butterflies in your belly? Researchers are working to better understand this phenomenon and the underlying mechanisms that might also contribute to more serious conditions. It may be that your diet affects your mood, and your mood affects your digestion. “We still don’t quite know how nutritional ...