Well Informed

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Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?

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

By Michael Dregni

Active Aging Heart & Cardiovascular Health

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The Sugar-Depression Connection

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

By Michael Dregni

Depression & Anxiety Food Addiction

5 Tips to Become a Better Listener

Here's how to hone your listening skills.

By Molly Tynjala

Aging Parents Community

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The Food-Additive Loophole

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

By Michael Dregni

Food Addiction

Creatine: Why This Supplement Is Not Just for Bodybuilders

Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements available — yet there are many misconceptions that surround it. Learn what's true, what's false, and how creatine could benefit your health.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Fitness Tips Supplements

How Walking Improves Sleep

A short daily walk may improve your slumber, according to a recent study.

By Molly Tynjala

Fitness Tips Nature

New Rx for Cancer: Exercise

Why exercise may be just as important as rest and recovery for cancer patients.

By Craig Cox

Cancer Recovery

6 Ways to Eat More Fiber

Make beans the centerpiece of your meals, throw Swiss chard and spinach in your smoothie, and four other ways to amp up your fiber intake.

By Michael Dregni

Nutrition Tips

8 Ways to Laugh More

Why laughter really is the best medicine — plus tips to laugh more!

By Michael Dregni

Attitude/Mindset Happiness/Joy

6 Health Benefits of Gardening

Tending to your garden may help cultivate calm, strengthen immunity, and build community.

By Molly Tynjala

Mental Health Nature

The Stress Response May Start In Your Bones

Why the flight-or-fight response is about more than adrenaline.

By Craig Cox

Stress

A Path to Self-Forgiveness

How to stop self-loathing and learn to forgive yourself.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Emotional Intelligence Mental Health

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The Secret Life of Your Microbiome

Why all those microorganisms — collectively known as the microbiome — play a critical role in supporting your health.

By Molly Tynjala

Gut Health

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Anatomy of a Soy Dog

Not all fake-meat alternatives are created equal. Here's an inside look at soy dogs.

By Michael Dregni

Food Culture Nutrition Tips

The Case for Couples Counseling

According to research, 70 percent of couples report that counseling helped improve their relationship.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Dating/Marriage

Sugar Bust: New Evidence Against Sweet Drinks

Here are some of the latest findings about sugary drinks like soda, juice, energy drinks, and more.

By Michael Dregni

Food Addiction

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Your Body on Processed Foods

This is your body on foods that are more processed, have higher levels of sugar, and contain fewer nutrients.

By Michael Dregni

How Big Tobacco Hooked Kids on Sugary Drinks

Corporate campaigns targeted kids and helped to create our obesity crisis.

By Michael Dregni

Family/Parenting/Kids Food Addiction

3 Simple Shifts to Soothe Back Pain

Lengthening your spine, rolling open your shoulders, and alternating between "stretchsitting" and "stacksitting" can help — and even prevent — back pain.

By Molly Tynjala

Body-Weight Workouts Fitness Tips