Author: Corey Smith
Corey Smith
Corey Smith is a seasoned men's health writer and fitness specialist with over a decade of experience dedicated to cutting through the noise in the wellness industry. His passion lies in translating complex health science into practical, actionable strategies that men can use to build stronger, healthier bodies and minds. Corey's work is firmly rooted in evidence-based practices. He believes in a no-BS approach that prioritizes sustainable results over quick fixes, focusing on the core pillars of men's wellness: functional strength, intelligent nutrition, and proactive health.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute, immune-mediated disorder of the peripheral nervous system (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord). It often follows an infection and causes the body’s immune system to attack peripheral nerves, leading to rapidly evolving weakness, abnormal sensations, and—at its worst—breathing difficulties requiring intensive care. Older names include acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP), acute idiopathic polyneuritis, Landry’s ascending paralysis, and “French polio.” Overview The hallmark of “classic” GBS is demyelination—loss of the myelin sheath that insulates peripheral nerves—due to an autoimmune inflammatory process. In most patients, symptoms begin days to weeks after a respiratory or gastrointestinal…
Australia records one of the world’s higher rates of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children, and diagnoses have been trending upward for more than a decade. T1D is an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas stops producing insulin. Without insulin, the body can’t regulate blood glucose, so treatment requires lifelong insulin therapy and regular monitoring. “We’re seeing roughly a thousand new diagnoses each year in Australians under 15,” said Dr. Maria Craig of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, noting increases across boys and girls and all age groups. What is Type 1 Diabetes? How Common Is It? By international standards,…