Michael Dregni, Author at Experience Life

- Nutrition -

Small Shifts to the USDA Dietary Guidelines

By Michael Dregni

The recent updates to the USDA nutrition guidelines recommend lowering sugar and alcohol intake and opting for breastfeeding over infant formula.

- Stress Relief -

How to Stop Doomscrolling

By Michael Dregni

We all do it, especially in these trying times. Here are four tips to stop doomscrolling — and improve your mental health.

- Environmental Health -

13 Tips to Winterize Your Home

By Michael Dregni

With the polar vortex becoming more unpredictable each year, home winterproofing can help save energy, fight climate change — and keep you warm.

A sign that details six immunity factors, alongside three oranges

- Functional Medicine -

5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity

By Michael Dregni

Lifestyle factors — like exercise and nutrition — can boost your immunity.

- Environmental Health -

Holiday Gifts for Our Planet

By Michael Dregni

Homemade gifts, alternatives to ribbons, and several other tips to make the holidays festive and environmentally friendly!

- Fitness Tips -

How to Up Your Winter-Biking Game

By Michael Dregni

Snow is no longer off-limits for adventurous riders.

Diggins collects another medal after a 2020 World Cup race.

- Personal Development -

Grit and Glitter: Jessie Diggins

By Michael Dregni

For Nordic skier Jessie Diggins, winning Olympic gold was just the beginning. She now uses her platform to spread the word for the many causes she supports.

- General Health -

Is Exercise as Good as Medicine When It Comes to Treating Blood Pressure?

By Michael Dregni

That's the upshot of a recent study.

Woman wearing a mask to protect her from Covid-19

Could Masks Help Build Immunity?

By Michael Dregni

It's all about the "viral inoculum theory," according to infectious-disease experts.

- Fitness Tips -

Move to Lift Your Mood

By Michael Dregni

Feeling anxious? Angry? Hostile? Depressed? There may be an exercise to help with that.

- Environmental Health -

How Good Is Your Tap Water?

By Michael Dregni

Curious what's in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group's new Tap Water Database.

- General Health -

Why T Cells in Your Immune System May Be Your Strongest COVID-19 Defense

By Michael Dregni

Coronavirus antibodies might not be long-lasting, but the latest research has found new hope for battling the virus — your adaptive T cells. And it may lead the way to a vaccine.

- General Health -

Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?

By Michael Dregni

Greater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.

- Nutrition -

The Sugar-Depression Connection

By Michael Dregni

Consuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.

- Fitness Tips -

How to Select Safe Fitness Supplements

By Michael Dregni

There are so many fitness supplements to choose from. Here are six tips to make sure you're picking the right one for you.

- Fitness Tips -

Should I Use a Caffeine Supplement When I Work Out?

By Michael Dregni

It depends. Here is the case for caffeine supplements — and some safety concerns as well.

- Nutrition -

The Food-Additive Loophole

By Michael Dregni

There are thousands of additives — chemical preservatives, flavorings, thickening agents, and more — in our food supply. The FDA simply can't keep up.