India, Nov. 7 -- When we talk about staying healthy as we get older, the usual advice is familiar: eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. But another part of our health often gets less attention: our gut. These microbes help us digest food, but their role doesn't end there. They also interact with our immune system and influence several processes that keep the body functioning properly. Scientists are now looking more closely at how the gut microbiome changes as we age and what those changes might mean for our long-term health. Although much remains to be learned, research suggests gut health is worth paying attention to as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Bariatric surgeon Dr Sandip Banerjee at Pelvinic Micro-Hospital shares fi...