When most people think about healthy eating, they picture colourful vegetables, berries, leafy greens, and salads. But there is another food group quietly building a strong reputation in nutrition science: Mushrooms. Professor Tim Spector recently highlighted why mushrooms may deserve far more attention, especially for people interested in gut health, healthy ageing, recovery, and inflammation. And the science is surprisingly impressive. Mushrooms Are Not Really Vegetables Mu

Have you ever stepped out of bed in the morning and felt a sharp pain under your heel with your first few steps? If so, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis—one of the most common causes of heel pain we see in practice. Plantar fasciitis involves irritation of the plantar fascia. This is the strong fibrous band that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot and helps support your arch. When this tissue becomes overloaded, overstretched, or irritated, every step can be

Most people think neck pain is only about tight muscles or stiff joints. However, modern research suggests something deeper may also be happening. Your neck plays an important role in how your brain understands movement, balance, posture, and body position. Scientists call this “sensorimotor control.” It is the vital communication system between your muscles, joints, nervous system, eyes, and brain. A new 2026 randomized controlled trial published in Chiropractic & Manual The