- Aging -
Can Exercise Prevent Vision Loss?
By Craig CoxAccording to a recent study, even moderate exercise can help slow or even prevent vision loss.
Department: Well Informed
- Nutrition -
Small Shifts to the USDA Dietary Guidelines
By Michael DregniThe recent updates to the USDA nutrition guidelines recommend lowering sugar and alcohol intake and opting for breastfeeding over infant formula.
- General Health -
Is the Pandemic Fueling Drug Addiction?
By Courtney HelgoeSubstance use is surging during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked to a therapist and addiction counselor about how we can take care of ourselves and those we love.
- Stress Relief -
How to Stop Doomscrolling
By Michael DregniWe all do it, especially in these trying times. Here are four tips to stop doomscrolling — and improve your mental health.
- Personal Development -
5 Tips to Cultivate Empathy
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCCPracticing empathy is an essential step to resolving conflict and developing meaningful relationships. Here are five ways to activate empathy.
- Fitness Tips -
Can You Build Muscle By Strengthening Your Nervous System?
By Craig CoxThe first step to building muscle might be "bulking up" your nervous system.
- Environmental Health -
Holiday Gifts for Our Planet
By Michael DregniHomemade gifts, alternatives to ribbons, and several other tips to make the holidays festive and environmentally friendly!
- General Health -
Is Exercise as Good as Medicine When It Comes to Treating Blood Pressure?
By Michael DregniThat's the upshot of a recent study.
- Nutrition -
Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Heart?
By Craig CoxCan a healthy breakfast reduce your risk of heart disease?
Could Masks Help Build Immunity?
By Michael DregniIt's all about the "viral inoculum theory," according to infectious-disease experts.
- Aging -
Is It Better to Get A Hip Replacement Later in Life?
By Craig CoxApparently so — the older the better for joint replacement, according to recent research.
- Fitness Tips -
Move to Lift Your Mood
By Michael DregniFeeling anxious? Angry? Hostile? Depressed? There may be an exercise to help with that.
- Environmental Health -
How Good Is Your Tap Water?
By Michael DregniCurious what's in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group's new Tap Water Database.
- Gut Health -
Can Yeast Overgrowth Make You Drunk?
By Courtney HelgoeTechnically, yes. Too much candida in your gut microbiome can lead to a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.
- Functional Medicine -
Does Exercise Boost the Immune System?
By Craig CoxExercise is an immune booster, but if you've been exposed to or are recovering from COVID-19, you might want to take it easy, according to a recent analysis.
- Stress Relief -
When to Seek Help for Anxiety
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCCIf you're struggling with anxiety and unsure whether to seek help or ride it out, consider the following factors.
- Brain/Mental Health -
4 Ways to Treat Anxiety
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCCLearn why anxiety goes hand in hand with depression and irritability — and how to treat it.
- Weight Loss -
7 Reasons to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting
By Mo PerryYo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, can be hard on your health. Here are seven potential side effects.
- General Health -
Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?
By Michael DregniGreater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
- Nutrition -
The Sugar-Depression Connection
By Michael DregniConsuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.
- Personal Development -
5 Tips to Become a Better Listener
By Molly TynjalaHere's how to hone your listening skills.