Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
5 Reasons why we wake up in the middle of the night (and what to do about it)
According to sleep expert Shelby Harris, PsyD, “everyone wakes up five to seven times per night between finishing complete sleep cycles. Each awakening is extremely brief in nature, and we fall right back asleep with amnesia for it.” However, even though this is how it’s supposed to be, Read More...
How to treat and prevent ingrown hairs at home
Almost everyone has been plagued by at least one ingrown hair in their lifetime. Ingrown hairs are red bumps that appear on the surface of your skin, most often after engaging in some sort of hair removal. Unfortunately, pesky ingrown hairs are a common ailment, but luckily, they’re quite Read More...
Online platform is the first fully virtual treatment option for eating disorders
An estimated 30 million Americans struggle with an eating disorder, yet many patients are reluctant to admit they have an issue and even more hesitant to seek treatment due to stigmas surrounding mental health care. After a spike in eating disorders during the pandemic, psychiatrist Dr. Wendy Read More...
Gut Instincts—Health and the microbiome
“Our body teaches us that health lies in balance and harmony, rather than in conflict and fighting.” - Ilchi Lee BY Amelia Buckley Whether choosing a sandwich option for lunch or accepting a new job offer, we’re all familiar with gut instincts. Although the term “gut instinct” only Read More...
7 Foods to eat when you have a sore throat
As the weather begins to cool down, you’ll probably find yourself catching at least one winter cold. A sore throat can be an uncomfortable and irritating side effect of a winter bug, but what you eat can actually really impact how your sore throat feels throughout the day. With that said, here's Read More...
9 Running mistakes to avoid when you’re first starting
Running is a great cardiovascular workout, but launching into a running routine requires some preparation to avoid injury and frustration. Here are nine common pitfalls of beginner runners and how to avoid them. Running is your only workout Running is great for you, but it shouldn’t be your Read More...
3 ways that exercise changes the very structure of the brain
You probably know that exercise boosts brain function, but did you know that exercise can literally change the structure of our brains? Although these structural changes may not be visible to us, they can help us protect and preserve brain health and function throughout our Read More...
This easy diet shift will help improve gut health
We can probably all relate to the feeling of our unhappy gut letting us know very clearly that it does not approve of what we’ve been eating that day. Caring for your digestive tract isn’t just something you can check off your to-do list. It’s an ongoing process that we can continue to Read More...
Gut health for guys—should men take probiotics?
Have you heard of probiotics? Chances are you have a basic understanding that they are good for your gut health—but do they have any specific benefits for men? Here’s what health experts want you to know about probiotics and gut health for guys. Should men take probiotics? Most experts are in Read More...
Hyenas offer surprising public health benefits in African cities
Hyenas are often portrayed as the villains of the savanna, but a new study from the University of Michigan demonstrates that these scavengers are more useful than we might think. The study, based in the Ethiopian city of Mekelle, counted the number of hyenas seen around town as well as the number Read More...