Dr. Jason Fung
Nephrologist, with special interest in weight management and diabetes.
All Topics discussed by Dr. Jason Fung
Topics discussed by Dr. Jason Fung in books and podcast appearances.
Longevity
I want to live forever! Longevity refers to the length of time a particular species can live and produce offspring. In humans, longevity is often measured by life...
Fasting
What pattern of eating are you following? Fasting has been practiced throughout history for religious, spiritual, and health reasons. In recent years, fasting has become a popular weight loss...
Tea
How strong do you like your tea? Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over dried Camellia sinensis leaves and allowing them to steep for a...
Coffee
How do you like your coffee? Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffee plant. The genus Coffea is native to...
mTOR
Every barrier is meant to be broken... mTOR is a protein that is responsible for cell growth, proliferation, and survival. When mTOR is activated, it signals the cell to start making new...
Protein
Have you had your daily allowance of protein? Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to the human diet. It is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body. Protein...
Salt
Salt of the earth! Salt is used as a seasoning in food, as a preservative, and for many other purposes. Salt is produced by the evaporation of seawater and rock salt...
Fat
A dose of healthy fats is essential for a healthy diet! Fat is a type of nutrient found in many foods. Fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. It also provides energy and makes food taste...
Cancer
There is hope that one day cancer will be a thing of the past! Cancer is a debilitating disease that takes the lives of many people every year. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in...
Nutrition
Strive for a balanced diet! Nutrition is the study of how food and drink affect our health. It looks at how our body uses nutrients, and how we can get the most from our diet....
Women's Health
Health is wealth! Women's health refers to the health of women, which includes physical, mental, and social well-being. In order to maintain their health, women need...
Keto Diet
Burn fat for fuel! The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Those following the keto diet consume high amounts of fat, moderate...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Get your PCOS treated... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects around 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. It is characterized by the presence of...
Obesity
Make changes in your lifestyle and diet... Obesity has become a major health problem in the United States. More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are considered obese or...
Diabetes
Monitor your diabetes! Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough...
Metabolic Syndrome
Lower your risk factors... Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase your chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The main risk factors...
Sex
The truth about sex... The physical benefits of sexual activity are well-known. It can help reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and increase overall feelings of happiness...
Lifestyle
Life is short, live it to the fullest! Lifestyle can be generally defined as the way in which a person or group lives. It encompasses all aspects of daily life, from the food we eat and...
Drinks
Quench your thirst! There are many different types of drinks, but the most common ones are water, milk, coffee, and tea. Water is the most essential drink for human...
Heart
Stay young at heart... The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist, located in the chest. The heart pumps blood through the network of arteries and veins called...
Brain
Sharpen your brain power! The human brain is the central organ of the nervous system, and with approximately 86 billion neurons, it is the most complex structure known in the...
Neurological Health Issues
Help is available... There are many neurological health issues that can affect humans. Some of the more common ones include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and...
Aging
Slow down the process...and age gracefully! Aging is inevitable. Everyone will face it sooner or later. There are, however, things that can be done to slow the aging process and keep one's body...