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I’m a Registered Dietitian and I’m Pregnant — Here’s What I Eat
Using food to nourish your body is always important, but perhaps even more so during pregnancy. Here’s a look at how I’m fueling my body for the health of myself and my baby.
Why Balance is Key to a Boosted Immune System
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal reviews the connection between immunity, nutrition, and the novel coronavirus.
NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Why Spending Time Outside Is Essential to Our Mental Health
Integrative psychiatrist Henry Emmons, MD, on why nature is essential to our mental well-being.
COMING CLEAN: When Your Community Is in Pain
It’s time to do the work on creating racial equality, says our managing editor, if we want to improve community health and see vitality for all.
5 Reasons Joining a Health Club or Gym is More Important Than Ever
Being healthy and fit can be a powerful protector against illness. Discover how a health club or gym could be a critical source of support in your endeavors.
How Walking Improves Sleep
A short daily walk may improve your slumber, according to a recent study.
Can Psychedelics Change Your Brain?
New research is exploring how natural and synthetic psychedelics affect the brain.
Zinc: The Mineral You Didn’t Know You Needed
Zinc may be a micromineral, but its impact on your body is major. Learn nine ways it impacts your health and how to optimize your levels.
The Health Risks of Gluten and Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
Discover why gluten is problematic for so many of us — and what you can do avoid it.
The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Blood Sugar
Many of us are at risk of blood-sugar imbalance — whether you’re aware of it or not. Here’s everything to know about blood sugar, including the habits you can implement to control it.
How to Help a Friend Struggling With Depression
When someone near you is suffering, it can be challenging to maintain a bright outlook. Here’s how to rise above the emotional tide.
The Connection Between Health and Happiness
Want to live a happy, healthy life? Take a look at what brings us happiness, as well as ways to eat, train, and live happily.
Your Questions, Answered: What Are Some Simple Things I Can Do for My Gut Health?
Most of us have heard that good digestive health is key to overall health. While there are a lot of approaches to consider, there are a few new non-negotiables to start with.
5 Tips for Staying Healthy When You’re Back at Work
Returning to a work setting after sheltering in place? These five do’s and don’ts can help you maintain your health as you transition back into a routine.
How to Help Children Handle the Stress of Coronavirus
Four experts weigh in on child and family behavior amid the global pandemic.
6 Common Misconceptions About Metabolism
Can you get stuck with a “slow” metabolism? Should you eat every two hours? Sift through six widely-accepted myths and learn what you really can do to boost your metabolism.
What Is Herd Immunity, Anyway?
The concept of herd immunity is a growing part of the conversation about resolving the coronavirus pandemic. Infectious-disease researcher Daniel Altmann, PhD, offers insights on what it really means.
What Is Diastasis Recti — and How Can I Heal From It?
Munira Hudani, PT, is on a mission to reframe how we think and talk about diastasis recti, a condition that is common after pregnancy and involves the linea alba. In this interview, she shares what it is, how it’s caused, and how to heal it.
A Women’s Guide: 5 Practical Ways to Balance Hormones
An imbalance in hormones can be to blame for weight gain and other unwanted symptoms — and learning to balance them is often people’s secret to success.
The Health Benefits and Risks of Drinking Alcohol
Should alcohol be part of your healthy lifestyle, or could it be doing you more damage than good? Learn the health benefits and risks.