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Fibre, Gut Microbiota and Short Chain Fatty Acids: What is the Connection?
Researcher: Dishita Ghai Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu We have all heard that fibre is good for our health. But between instant noodles and late nights, it is a nutrient that is very easy to ignore until you understand what happens to fibre in the gut. What is Fibre? Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate that comes from plants (Mukhopadhya & Louis, 2025). Unlike most of the food we eat, which is digested and absorbed in the small intestine, fibre passes through the small i

TJTHL McMaster
4 days ago4 min read


Eat Better, Feel Better: The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health
Researcher: Roop Singh Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu As students, we often think of food mainly as fuel, something quick to grab between classes or during late-night study sessions. Yet nutrition is far more than calories or convenience. The food we eat directly affects how the brain functions, shaping mood, memory, concentration, and emotional resilience. In recent years, scientists have increasingly recognized the food and mind connection as a core pillar of overall well-b

TJTHL McMaster
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Sunlight, Supplements, and Your Health: Vitamin D
Researcher: Dishita Ghai Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu As winter approaches and days get shorter, it is common for vitamin D levels to drop. Here’s how vitamin D impacts our health and why it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a micronutrient and hormone important for our health (Sanlier & Guney-Coskun, 2022). We have all heard about staying out in the sun to get some vitamin D or eating foods rich in it. But the vitamin D we get

TJTHL McMaster
Nov 13, 20254 min read


Spring into Health: A QnA On How to Boost Immunity and Well-being as Seasons Change
Figure 1. Clipart of Health in Different Seasons (Source: Solh Wellness App) Q1: How can exercise boost immunity as seasons change?...

TJTHL McMaster
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Spring into Health: Sleep Well - Adjusting to Longer Days
As spring and summer bring longer days, many struggle to maintain a healthy sleep routine due to changes in their circadian rhythm,...

TJTHL McMaster
Mar 4, 20253 min read
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