Nutrition & Wellness
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Study: Dance therapy is incredibly beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s
A big part of addressing Parkinson’s is slowing the progression of the disease to maintain as much mobility as possible, and fortunately, a new study from York University in Canada finds that the joy and movement of dance classes can effectively slow the progression of Parkinson’s. The Read More...
Six reasons to wake up early
We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but what are the actual benefits of waking up early? It’s important to listen to your body’s natural circadian rhythms, but establishing a regular sleep schedule with an early wake up time offers many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Here Read More...
How this NGO helps clean up Cambodian kitchens and curb deforestation
The Dutch development organization Stichting Nederlandse Vrijwilligers (SNV) has been on a mission to promote safe, clean cooking methods in Cambodia since 2015. The effort has proven difficult, as traditional charcoal and wood stoves are ingrained in Cambodian culture, and many believe that food Read More...
Five healthy benefits of watercress
Like arugula and kale, watercress is a nutrient-dense leafy green, but unlike other options, its benefits are not as well known. If you’re getting bored of your go-to greens, check out these five health benefits of watercress and add it to your grocery list! Health benefits 1. Good for bone Read More...
The best foods for fantastic skin, according to an expert
You can buy all the fancy moisturizers in the world, but it turns out, an ever-expanding body of research on skincare suggests that what you put in your face can be just as important as what you put on it. If you want to brighten up dull skin and achieve that dewy glow, David Wolfe, Read More...
Skip the waste: 6 kitchen essentials that are easy to make from scratch
We all want to use less plastic in our lives, but visit any grocery store and you will quickly realize that even the simple act of feeding our families is difficult to do without plastic. To help you in your sustainability endeavors, we’ve got a guide to making kitchen staples at home and avoid Read More...
This simple app supports both local restaurants and food insecure individuals
You may have never heard of Bento, but you might have seen it in action at a local restaurant without even realizing it. Created during the pandemic by Not Impossible Labs, Bento is a program that pulls together restaurants, individuals who are food insecure, and those wishing to make a difference Read More...
Study: Weight lifting outranks aerobic exercise when it comes to weight loss
People tend to focus on cardiovascular exercises when trying to reach a healthier weight, but new research from Iowa State University indicates that weight training could be more effective for long-term weight loss. The researchers analyzed data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, Read More...
Breastfeeding athletes will now be able to bring their children to the Olympics
Weeks after Canadian basketball star and nursing mother Kim Gaucher vocalized concern regarding the policy banning all family members from attending the Olympics in Tokyo this summer, the Olympic committee has adjusted their regulations to allow nursing children to also attend the Read More...
This self-cleaning filter safely quenches the thirst of communities in need
Opening the tap on any faucet in your home to access a stream of clean drinking water is a privilege that not everyone is afforded. The reality is that millions of people around the world must retrieve water with jugs and buckets from sources like rivers and wells. In many cases, despite all the Read More...