Health & Nutrition

If anxiety is getting the best of you, know that you’re not alone. In the years leading up to the pandemic, anxiety was already on the rise, hitting young adults the hardest, according to the Journal of Psychiatric Research. During the pandemic, it skyrocketed and now anxiety is the most common mental condition in America with more than 40 million Americans suffering from it. Meanwhile, our worryi

You may have heard about sea moss as an amazingly nutritious ingredient that helps fight inflammation and also heal skin ailments like blemishes and red spots, but if you're like most people, the question is "How do I use sea moss?" And also, what does sea moss taste like...

The one question every vegan will tell you they get asked most is this: “Where do you get your protein?” That’s because Americans are obsessed with protein, to the point that it’s hurting their health. Take, for instance, a new study that reveals that Americans are eating well over their daily requirement and that this amount of excess is making them sicker and fatter. But don’t think you’re in th

If you're a major coffee drinker hoping to cut back on your habit, don't, research tells us. Drinking 2 cups a day has been shown to help lower the risk of heart disease and help you live longer, but there's a caveat. Not all coffee is created (or brewed) equal ...

When asked why vegetarians avoid meat, the most common reason given is for their health, according to a study from UC Davis. New research suggests that they are onto something. A study out of the University of Birmingham found that eating more plant-based, especially lentils, beans, and legumes, shifts the gut microbiome to be healthier and sets you up for a cascade of positive health effects, as

We all want to build lean muscle tone from the workouts we do at the gym, and we know that protein is a key macronutrient to help us do it. But what is the best time to eat or drink protein to get the best results? Now a new study tells us exactly when to eat protein if getting lean and strengthening our muscles is the goal...

It would seem safe to assume that products labeled with the words "non-dairy" or "dairy-free" do not contain dairy, right? Surprisingly, that's not always the case. Despite the fact that these two labels are often used interchangeably, the terms can have very different meanings on food labels. ...

Studies can be such a bummer. Especially when they tell you that your favorite snacks or beverages will kill you. Now it's soda lovers' turn to be disappointed. Whether you drink full sugary soda or the diet kind, there's bad news on the research front...

First, we learned that US life expectancy just got shorter for the second year in a row, from a high of 78.9 years in 2019 to just 76.1 years if you are born today. It would seem obvious to chalk that up to a worldwide pandemic that overwhelmed our health systems and killed over 1 million in the US and over 600 million people worldwide. But that shou...

You might already be in the practice of spooning spirulina powder into your morning smoothie to give it a beautiful emerald color and a boost of nutrients, but do you know all of the reasons why algae like spirulina or chlorella are so good for you? Here are all the many rea...