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The man whose donor heart tried to give him bulimia
Are memories stored in our organs? And if they are, do organ transplant recipients get the memories of their donor? He was the grumpiest fellow I’d ever met, and I was unimpressed. I tried a couple times to exchange pleasantries but after another minute or two, I gave up and stopped trying altogether. I turned… Read more
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Is your body your business card?
If you work in the health and wellness industry, do you need to look a certain way for your clients to trust you? “What would you know about it though? You’re skinny as can be!” She brushed me away with a fleeting wave of her arm. “Yeah but that’s a good thing,” her friend countered.… Read more
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Are we the biggest losers for watching The Biggest Loser?
Weight loss TV shows were common in the early 2000s. Did these shows plant the seed of diet culture in you when you were growing up? We called it “The Ad Game”. My younger brother and sister and I invented it while watching a weight loss show on TV. (There were quite a few of… Read more
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Who actually needs protein powders?
Protein powders are available everywhere. But are they only for serious athletes? Or should you be adding one to your routine? I was so hungry. All. The. Time. Breastfeeding is no joke. I kept a pile of snacks next to my bed because I couldn’t get through the night without eating in those early days.… Read more
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The Dutch Hunger Winter
During World War 2, a unique natural experiment took place in the Netherlands. What we can learn from the Dutch Hunger Winter? World War II. The Netherlands. A huge natural experiment took place over the winter of 1944-1945, and it changed how we view pregnancy and stress forever. In general, we think of women as… Read more
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Reverse dieting: what is it and does it work?
Can you lose weight whilst eating more? Dietitian Lucy Carey explores reverse dieting – what is it and does it work? Okay, I admit it: I was scrolling. And I came across a curious question from a personal trainer. “My client is only eating 1200 calories per day, but she’s still gaining weight. Should I… Read more
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Lucy Carey, Disordered Eating Dietitian