Even though aging is inevitable, certain parts of aging are unwelcome.  Gray hair is no exception to that, many believe; looking at those who confidently rock their white or gray hair as a badge of wisdom with awe.  Is...
Research from several years ago uncovered the connection between over-charring meat which releases harmful compounds called PAHs and HCAs, causing oxidative damage to our cells.  It seems that along with those considerations about overcooking meat, there are also byproducts...
One of the biggest health trends to shake up the nutrition and fitness world in the past few years has been intermittent fasting (IF), also called time-restricted feeding.  It’s helped many people achieve rapid weight loss and other metabolic...

Mind + Body

Eat More, Earlier

There is an old adage:  “eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch, and a pauper for dinner.”  With the rise of...

Each Breath is Unique

New insight into how the brain regulates the rhythm of breathing has changed the way scientists think about the neurons’ ability to work together to help...

The Power of Everyday Activities

You know that feeling you get when you’ve pushed yourself to get moving, whether it’s to take care of the yard or clean the...

Is Wheat Really Different Today?

The health-conscious trend is that gluten should be avoided, even if you aren’t sensitive to gluten or diagnosed with Celiac disease—but have you ever...

Heart + Soul

How Genes Influence Enjoyment

                It turns out that you can know something is good for you, like spending time outside in nature, but still not be inclined...

12 Weeks of Exercise for Your Mood

If you’re feeling anxious, relief may be closer at hand than you think.                 Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found evidence that exercise...

Social Eating Better for Heart

Eating socially is an important part of human life, and a gathering with friends, family, or coworkers can bolster the spirits.  Sometimes, though, it’s...

9 Ways to Manage Stress (Besides Meditation!)

Stress management is an important part of being well, but it can often take a backburner to the usual wellness-oriented tips like eating well,...

FAMILY + SOCIAL

Do More with Less

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Nutrients + Diet

What They Don’t Tell You After a Diet

The real work begins after the diet ends, but that’s not something you often hear discussed.   Despite best efforts, a significant portion of those...

Coffee Lovers, Take Heart

Coffee may be one of the most commonly consumed beverages, and it certainly has gone back and forth from being praised for its health...

Why Your Body Might Know Best

Do you often try to dismiss your cravings for food and turn towards what is touted as being better for you?  The newest study...

WORK

MONEY

Are You Biased—to Left Digits?

Value is a tricky concept.  It varies from person to person, the degree of need, availability, and presentation.  We’d like to think that there...

Parenting

As we all spend more time indoors for the approaching winter, an important part of our lives will be focused on keeping our immune...

ENVIRONMENT

How Genes Influence Enjoyment

                It turns out that you can know something is good for you, like spending time outside in nature, but still not be inclined...

Making Icy Roads Safe: for Us & the Land

With winter weather upon us as we head further into December, the familiar sight of road de-icing trucks and snowplows are once again lining...

A Better Bulb for Blue Light

Seeing people wearing amber glasses (meant to help block the harmful effects of the blue light from devices and lightbulbs) has become more commonplace...

Fitness

Why a Massage Gives Greater Muscle Gains

Massages aren’t just for the stressed mind and body. Their benefits can also extend to intentionally stressed muscles.  New research from Harvard suggests that...

Do We Really Need 10K Steps a Day?

Do you often find it hard to hit the 10,000 steps per day that’s been recommended as the best way to keep yourself healthy? ...

Why You Can't Underestimate the Cold During Exercise

Bundling up for winter sports is a no brainer, but how many of us take the same amount of time to dress when we’re...

Spiritual

Why a Spiritual Journal is Important

We write down all of our appointments, our lists, even the food we’ve eaten--but when was the last time we stopped to write down...

Why you shouldn't trust free healers online

The internet can be a great resource for anyone looking for connections to people offering services to provide healing.  It can also be a...

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12 Weeks of Exercise for Your Mood

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Squats have  gotten a lot of press in recent years because of this exercise’s ability to define shape, but they remain one of the...

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