Whether you’re dealing with post-election feelings, mentally prepping for the upcoming holidays, staving off winter’s viruses, or something more personal… It’s a hard time of year, no matter how [...]
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Do you struggle with “ghost fat”?
For those of you who have followed me for a while, you’ll know that I was an overweight child. You might also know that I still struggle with feeling overweight. Well, I learned something new [...]
Sugar’s secret assault on your brain
Will wonders never cease? Earlier this year, the German Society of Neurology and the German Brain Foundation revealed that too much sugar can harm the brain. Do you think the American College of [...]
Toxic takeout? The hidden dangers in food packaging
I know I’ve written about this a lot—and I started sounding the alarm long before it was trendy… But we are being poisoned. Full stop. Of course, the mainstream is finally catching on. But when [...]
Can a long winter’s nap nourish your brain?
I know, I know… The chilly temps make your bed feel that much cozier. And if you toss and turn at night, you might be all-the-more tempted to return to under the sheets during the day. After all, [...]
COVID-19: A literal “heartbreaker”
Many people like to put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. Perhaps you feel the same. But the reality is, we must respect the dangers this virus still poses to our health. And that’s especially [...]
An unwanted birthday “gift”
A record number of people are celebrating their 65th birthdays this year. (It’s hard for me to believe that I’m also approaching that milestone!) Of course, as we age, we might be unwrapping [...]
Are YOU addicted to Big Food’s creations?
Researchers have been investigating the link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and chronic diseases or adverse health conditions for decades now. But we really have our work cut out for us [...]
Let’s talk about your caffeine habit
It’s November. That means guilty pleasures are swirling all around… Pumpkin pie, sugar cookies, sweet potato casserole—you name it! But, today, let’s focus on your caffeine habit… After all, it’s [...]
Skip the candy: Why dark cocoa is the REAL Halloween treat
Happy Halloween! If you’re like many Americans, you’ve stocked up on sugary candies in anticipation of tonight’s (and even this weekend’s) festivities. But if you’re faced with mounds of leftover [...]