Health & Wellbeing

If you find that it's nearly impossible to turn down a french fry or that you have a daily craving for potato chips, you're in for some good news. A new study just found that the protein in potatoes can build muscle as effectively as the protein found in dairy. But before you order a ...

We are all bombarded with toxins on a cellular level every day, whether from the foods we eat, the environment, such as water or air pollutants, or our own stress levels. The most natural way to counteract this cellular stress and fight the fatigue that results? Her...

As the body ages, even the most active among us can get frail, losing bone density and muscle strength, leaving us vulnerable to the risk of bone fracture or imbalance-induced falls. Because frailty is linked with high risk of disease, researchers set out to find a connection between diet and frailty, and found that plant-based protein can protect against frailty, and reduce the indicators of frai

This may make it easier to get out of bed. Research has found that if losing belly fat is your goal, the best time of day to workout is in the morning, especially for women. Men and women both benefited from working out any time of day, but women who worked out in the morning lost significantly more abdominal fat, especially if they didn't eat beforehand. The other surprising...

Food is medicine, and nothing makes this more evident than when you eat a diet rich in antioxidants, which studies show lowers your risk of diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. By eating antioxidant-rich foods you are protecting your body against free radicals and helping to slow aging, boost immunity, and contribute to overall health and wellbeing. ...

Are you looking to be a better musician? Student? Writer? Herbs can give you an extra edge to make your hard work more efficient and your brain sharper. Maybe you already eat a plant-based diet to help prevent cognitive decline. For plant-based early adopters, there is a unique opportunity to increase the strength of your cognitive function with just a few informed choices, specifically plants pro

As cheery as the holidays are supposed to be, they can actually be extremely stressful. Just trying to travel home can be a tricky situation with the rise in new COVID cases and overall, this past month has added to the usual stress that getting it all done before hoping to get away can bring...

Breaking news: One way to quell anxiety around the holidays is as easy as buying a box of cake mix and a pint of frosting, and start baking. Several recent studies suggest rituals such as baking are calming and can help adults boost their mood, stay present, reduce anxiety and even help cope with grief. The key is to find...

When you don't get a good night's sleep, chances are the next day you eat junk. But it may be that you didn't get a good night's sleep because you ate junk. A new study out of Finland links the quality of your sleep with your diet and alcohol consumption. Specific...

If you're looking to boost your productivity, focus, and brainpower, it may be simpler than you think. A mental break and a cup of coffee may just be the perfect marriage, according to studies that explain how the two can help boost productivity, and here's why. ...