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The Cravings Whisperer: Alexandra Jamieson
Author Alexandra Jamieson is on a mission to help women learn to listen to their desires — and to understand the deeper meaning behind their cravings.
Connecting Acid Blockers & Adult Food Allergies
Emerging research has linked acid blocking drugs with adult-onset food allergies.
How to Make Your Own Nut Milk
Whip up a dairy-free alternative with this simple whole-foods recipe.
Antibiotic Use May Predispose Kids to Obesity and Asthma
Finnish study finds antibiotic use in young children may alter gut microbiome and lead to weight gain and asthma later in childhood.
Do’s and Don’ts for Planning a Staycation
Staycations combine the healthy benefits of vacations — reconnection, relaxation, and exploration — with all the comforts of home.
DIY Wizard: Brian Brushwood
Comedian and magician Brian Brushwood shares his thoughts on how using scientific hacks can improve your health and fitness.
A Path to Wholeness: Rich Roll
Rich Roll’s success may seem like it came easily, but it took tough, sometimes-humbling work. His message is all about doing the same to change your life — for real.
Heartburn Medications Linked to Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease
New Johns Hopkins University study finds connection between kidney disease and the use of common heartburn medications.
Heart-Disease Risks Can Begin in Childhood
Ongoing research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle can impair arterial health in young children.
Fiber: An Important Breast-Cancer Fighter
New study finds that high intake of fiber-rich foods during adolescence may reduce breast-cancer risk.
Expert Answers: What Should I Do on My Recovery Days?
Our expert, David Pascoe, PhD, professor of exercise science at Auburn University, answers your fitness question.
Making Friends With Stress: Kelly McGonigal
Stanford researcher Kelly McGonigal has made it her mission to show people how to embrace stressful situations as opportunities for growth.
The Limits of Friendship
A study suggests Facebook users rely on very few friends during a real-life crisis.
Research Casts Doubt on Seasonal Affective Disorder
An Auburn University study leaves the idea of SAD out in the cold.
Revised USDA Food Guidelines Aim to Cut Down on Sugar Consumption
The latest update of official government food advice offers new direction on sugar and cholesterol intake.
3 Key Tips for Making True Friends
Simple steps to ensure your conversations are deepening your friendships.
7 Ways to Eat More Mindfully
Strategies for learning how to eat with awareness.
How to Experience More Awe
Discover how the feeling of awe can make us humbler, kinder, and more altruistic.
Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Conversation With Neil Blumenthal
The cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker shares how his eyewear and lifestyle brand is aiming to transform the optical industry and do good in the world.
A Path to Greatness: Lewis Howes
After an injury ended his promising pro-football career, Lewis Howes changed his life’s direction. Today, his greatest victory lies in teaching others how to win big in their own lives.
Are Processed Foods Causing Your Gut Issues?
Research indicates that certain emulsifiers — used in many processed foods — promote colitis, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in mice.