You are probably familiar with buttons and portobellos, the varieties of edible mushrooms we add to soups, pasta, and salads. But there’s a whole other world of mushrooms that are becoming increasingly popular for the health benefits they offer...
Read more >>From time to time, when you’re feeling sad or stressed, you might find yourself racing to the freezer for a pint of Chunky Monkey. Eating for emotional reasons is something we all do. Experts say eating gives us a feeling of wholeness when negative...
Read more >>If you’re focused on keeping yourself healthy for now and as you age, then there’s one thing you should pay close attention to, perhaps more than anything else, and that is chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a good thing....
Read more >>There’s one question we get a lot – How are the gut microbiome and the immune system connected? Until recently, we believed our gut microbiome was separate from us. The living microorganisms that work to keep our gut bacteria...
Read more >>Millions – no billions of people around the world start their day with a cup of coffee. It’s the preferred drink for so many because it boosts mental alertness and helps get the day going. The magic ingredient in that seemingly innocent...
Read more >>Jack LaLanne lived nearly a century, and in that time, he motivated millions to embrace physical fitness and good nutrition to help improve their lives. He often said, “Exercise is king, nutrition is queen, put them together, and you’ve...
Read more >>Have you ever put your head on your pillow, hoping for sleep to come quickly? But your wired mind, obsessing over your work or family problems, just perhaps it just won’t let you relax. Not quickly falling asleep is one of life’s...
Read more >>One thing we all know, exercise is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. But did you also know that regular exercise has massive benefits for your brain health and, by extension, your cognitive ability? Exercise positively impacts your...
Read more >>Joy is the reward, really, of seeking to give joy to others. When you show compassion, when you show caring, when you show love to others, do things for others, in a wonderful way you have a deep joy that you can get in no other way. – The Dali...
Read more >>I dream about my summer vacations – leaving the daily grind behind to enjoy myself with family and friends in a breezy, beachy place. But my excitement has often been ruined by a widespread vacation complaint; I get sick. Now, vacations are...
Read more >>At a time and in a field that barely tolerated women, Dr. Sara Josephine Baker was a pioneer in public health and a champion of preventative medicine. Dr. Baker saved countless immigrant lives by forming measures that reduced maternal, infant, and...
Read more >>This post-pandemic summer, you deserve to make it the most fun ever and an excellent place to start – checking off a few bucket list adventures. If you don’t have ideas of your own and need some inspiration, take a look at our suggestions...
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