Exercise & Sleep: What You Need to Know
Many of us notice a strong link between exercise and our sleep habits. In general, regular exercise promotes sleep, and good sleep promotes a body that’s more receptive to exercise. Scientific research supports exercise as an important lifestyle factor for improving sleep quality and duration by boosting melatonin production. Exercise reduces cortisol levels, increases endorphins, […]
A Small Diet Change Could Save Your Life
Looking for a meaningful yet simple New Year’s resolution in 2025? Reducing your intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could be just the thing. Recent scientific studies show that UPFs are associated with an entire host of diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders, not to mention their link to all-cause mortality (death […]
Fiber, Poos, & Cancer Protection
Looking to make a small dietary change with big returns (especially in the bathroom!)? One of the most impactful changes you can make is to eat more fiber. I know you’ve heard this before, but eating lots of indigestible plant fiber is probably the single best thing you can do for your health. Fiber feeds […]
Water – More Powerful Than You Think
Drinking more water is a health habit we’ve probably all thought about or tried at some point. But you may not realize just how important hydration is, especially when trying to recover from illness or prevent infection, a super power we all need this January! Hydrating your body enhances two important anti-viral functions: it helps […]
Aging, Frailty, and Your Microbiome
Sixty is the new forty! We’ve all heard it. And for some aging individuals, this saying couldn’t be truer. Have you ever seen pictures that compare two different people of the same age? One image the face of health with a body that could hike Kilimanjaro; the other frail, withered, and on the brink of […]
Pollution Increases Autoimmune Disease
Pollution in the environment breaks down the body’s protective epithelial layers and can trigger an inflammatory response
Is Climate Change Making You Age Faster?
Researchers found that climate change may detrimentally impact our quest to look younger through its effects on the soil
Climate Change Impacts Overall Gut Health
Climate change could be a key player in explaining the dramatic increase in different types of gastrointestinal diseases
Colon Cancer on the Rise in Young People – Why?
Double the amount of young people under the age of 55 are diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared to a decade ago
Prevent Colon Cancer by Eating Beans!
Beans contain inulin, a prebiotic food that feeds “good” gut bacteria, and can prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer
