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Probiotics are all the rage — supplements , foods , and even beauty products tout their powerful health benefits , hinting at their potential to protect us from a host of diseases by strengthening the microbes in our gut , also called the microbiome .
In this issue , we talked to a microbiome expert who helped us understand how the promising field of gut microbe management could lead to better health , but we also learn that the challenges in devising workable clinical applications still make this a work in progress . The reality is that , in most cases , a healthy diet is probably still your best choice , instead of splashing out loads of cash on probiotic supplements .
We also highlight the health benefits of reading , especially if it ’ s nondigital . Books and the written world in general can help broaden your horizons , make you more relaxed , and get you dreaming about the future , while also improving your quality of life . On top of that , one study shows that people who read books for more than three and a half hours a week live longer than non-book readers — another good reason to make a habit of it .
In a Q & A with an abortion expert , we shed light on the use of medications to terminate pregnancies — a safe procedure that most people can undergo , unless certain medical conditions make it unsuitable .
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