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Imagine waking up in the morning and suddenly being transported to the middle of the night—it would be quite disorienting, right? That's how our body feels when we cross time zones rapidly. It takes time for the body’s internal clock to sync up to a new schedule, and the groggy days and restless nights that...
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07 July, 2023
You may have heard of the gender pay gap, but there’s another gap in our society that negatively impacts women. It’s the gender research gap—an ongoing problem where women’s experiences and unique health issues are overlooked in medical research studies. The gap happens because women have been historically underrepresented in research, with the majority of...
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27 June, 2023
Some people couldn’t live without the energy and satisfaction they get from their daily spin or HIIT classes. Others couldn’t think of a worse way to spend their time. If exercise is an essential healthy habit for all of us, why do some people hate it? If you’re one of those people who’d rather do...
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15 June, 2023
Climate change is an existential crisis that threatens the future of humanity. We must make more sustainable decisions to preserve Earth for generations to come. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States produces 292.4 million tons of trash annually. That breaks down to about 4.9 pounds per person per day. Here are ten...
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12 June, 2023
Do you prioritize buying organic products, but sometimes find yourself unsure if what you're purchasing is truly organic? We get it. With so many products on the market claiming to be organic, it can be tricky to know if you're getting the real deal or just a marketing ploy. In this post, we'll explore how...
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12 June, 2023
Warning: what you’re about to learn will change everything you know about posture. Ready? Here’s the shocking reveal: There’s no such thing as “good” posture. So, all the advice you’ve heard about sitting upright, pulling your shoulders back, and aligning your neck to your torso? Forget it; you now have permission to slouch away—with a...
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30 May, 2023
Have you ever wondered why some people are more sprightly at 85 than others at 55? Does it really all come down to lucky genes, or do they have a secret pass to the fountain of youth? While we have yet to discover an actual mystical spring of eternal vitality, research in anti-aging and longevity...
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30 May, 2023
We all know that eating a well-balanced diet full of fruits and veggies can seriously benefit mental and physical health. But did you know that consuming a wide variety of different fruits and veggies can actually maximize the health benefits plant foods contain? That’s right. Eat a wider diversity of healthy plant foods and you’ll...
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01 May, 2023
There are always a handful of new or trendy skincare ingredients that find their way into the spotlight each year. And while some appear deserving of their hype even without further research (e.g., vitamin C), others may make you do a double-take (e.g., bee venom, anyone?). So, to help you navigate the tricky waters of...
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01 May, 2023
If you’re a daily coffee drinker who loves the energizing buzz a cup of Joe offers, you’re certainly not alone. People love their coffee, so much so that an estimated 79% of Americans drink two or more cups of coffee daily. While coffee definitely has its benefits, it can cause some adverse effects for those...
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18 April, 2023
Toxic. Obesity-causing. A recipe for heart problems and a slew of auto-immune disorders. Are seed oils really all that? While typing “seed oils” into any search engine and scrolling through the results would likely have you screaming, crying, and rushing to evict those bottles of canola/sunflower/corn oil from your kitchen, recent research suggests seed oils’...
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11 April, 2023
It's found exclusively in your gastrointestinal tract but has far-reaching effects on nearly every aspect of your health and well-being…What is it? Yep. It’s the gut microbiome. Well, OK, we know the title is a dead giveaway—so if you’re looking for a challenge, try these questions: What health conditions have been linked with an “unhealthy”...
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04 April, 2023
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