Commentary

Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD, discusses the many benefits of yoga, including stress and anxiety reduction, mindful eating, and effects on sleep, blood pressure, digestion, and overall quality of life.

In this commentary, John W. Harrington, MD, talks about his academic and clinical experiences with COVID-19, how his family has been affected by the pandemic, and his thoughts about the future of medicine. ...

This post describes what to expect after an author has submitted a manuscript to Consultant.

This post offers advice about constructing a proper annotated reference list.

Anne Danahy, MS, RDN, writes about the symptoms of depression, the current literature that supports a healthy diet for reducing depressive symptoms, and how improving one’s diet can go a long way toward...

This post offers some advice about the extras — items that accompany the text write-up that lead to further understanding of the topic.

Now let’s discuss the nuts and bolts of the manuscript. First, let me answer the No. 1 question that I get from potential contributors about the manuscript: “How long should it be?”

Because much about searching the literature is basic and self-evident, I won’t dwell too long on the topic. Still, a sloppily executed literature search can be a fatal flaw in an otherwise well-written,...

People with diabetes often ask whether diets that restrict animal protein are a good choice for managing blood sugar, or are they too high in carbohydrates? Here’s a look at some current research and...