Inflammation is a natural and necessary part of a healthy immune response, and one key regulator of this process is histamine. If you’ve ever dealt with seasonal allergies, you’re likely familiar with histamine’s effects—but its role extends far beyond that....
The Era of Cheap Dopamine In our fast-paced, tech-driven world, pursuing true happiness has been replaced by the search for instant gratification. With every swipe, scroll, and notification, we’re bombarded with tiny hits of “cheap dopamine” — fleeting...
Proper nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum is crucial for both the baby's development and the mother's health. However, the demands of this life stage, combined with limited time for meal prep and grocery shopping, can make healthy eating feel overwhelming....
When we think about health, the focus is often on our physical health. We get regular checkups to learn about our blood pressure, our biomarkers such as cholesterol and fasting glucose, and our overall health status. But our physical health and our mental health...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE You don’t need a lot of extra calories to build muscle. Eat 1–2 palm-sized portions of protein at each meal. Eat 1 fist-sized serving of carbs and 2 fistfulls of vegetables, or at least 1 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of...
The bookends of your day are crucial for establishing healthy habits. These key times—the first hour after you wake up and the last hour before you go to bed—are ideal for habit formation because they occur before and after your other responsibilities, such as...
In recent decades, the landscape of our diets has dramatically shifted with the proliferation of processed foods. These convenient, shelf-stable products have become a staple in many households, but their prevalence has been linked to the alarming rise in obesity...
The busy days of late summer and early fall have a way of exposing all the cracks in our hectic lifestyles. If you’ve been barely getting by in your workouts or nutrition through the summer, this is the time when self-care can take a backseat, obligations start...
Discussing what people tend to die from is decidedly not a fun topic. But when we learn about the leading causes of death, we empower ourselves to prevent them so we can live our best lives longer. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s...
Meal planning is one of the best ways to ensure you have nutritious and prepared meals available for every life and health scenario. According to a study in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, meal planners have been shown to...
In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a balanced diet can be challenging. Many Americans, pressed for time and convenience, turn to processed foods, which often lack essential nutrients. This dietary shift, limited variety in whole food consumption, and soil...
Summer is quickly approaching which means the thought of how to look your best for that upcoming beach trip is quickly setting in. As the days get closer, the pressure to achieve your ideal beach body strengthens. With a simple internet search you can easily find...
Maintaining and increasing muscle mass plays a crucial role in metabolic health and longevity, critical in increasing the number of calories you burn at rest, improving glucose regulation, and reducing the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and...
Summer is a time for spending days splashing at the pool, enjoying barbecues with friends and family, singing along at outdoor concerts, and traveling to vacation destinations. Although there seem to be endless fun activities, summer is often a time when staying...
The leading cause of death for all genders in the United States is heart disease. That’s a grim fact. But it illustrates the importance of having a healthy ticker. Plus, having a heart that’s functioning its best helps keep your overall health in tip-top...
