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Overcoming Overwork
Working longer hours might feel productive, but research shows it could quietly be shortening your life – here’s how to recognize the warning signs before burnout becomes permanent….
3 Science-Backed Hacks to Eat More Grains this Year
The new food pyramid makes grains look optional—but these 3 science-backed tweaks show how whole grains can actively support gut health, blood sugar, and energy (without eating more carbs)….
How To Prevent Injury to Your Hips
Tight hips aren’t just a flexibility issue—they’re linked to injury risk, metabolic health, and age-related muscle loss. These simple mobility habits can help protect your body long term….
How to Rebuild a Healthy Microbiome After Antibiotics
Recent research suggests that diet after antibiotics may play a bigger role in microbiome recovery than we once believed. Here’s what you may want to consider after taking antibiotics….
5 Nutrition Habits That Make Healthy Eating Feel Easier in 2026
Healthy eating doesn’t have to feel exhausting — these 5 science-backed habits make nutrition simpler, more sustainable, and easier to stick with in real life….
Do Prebiotic Sodas Actually Offer Health Benefits?
Marketed as a gut-friendly alternative to traditional soft drinks, prebiotic sodas claim to offer health benefits while satisfying cravings for a sweet and fizzy drink. But do they truly offer any purported benefits, or are the claims mainly a clever marketing tactic designed to take advantage of the gut health craze?…
Debunking Common Myths About Exercise
When done right, exercise can be a veritable miracle drug. But follow the wrong advice and you can easily set yourself up for injury. I asked more than a dozen fitness experts to share the myths they hear most often among their clients and patients, and that they wish they could debunk once and for all….
Do Ultra-processed Foods Impact Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the colon and rectum, characterized by periods of flare-ups and remission. The Western diet, which includes a high intake of UPFs, has been previously linked to the onset of inflammatory bowel disease, but its impact on those already living with the disease has been less clear….
Delaying Menopause for Longevity
Scientists pose the question of whether prolonging the functioning of the ovaries could also have the potential to delay the decline of other organ systems….
How Your Relationships Quietly Rewire Your Gut
What if your cravings, stress levels, and gut health are shaped as much by your closest relationships as by what you eat?…
Should You Do a Dopamine Detox?
The popular “dopamine detox” gets the science wrong – but it reveals something important about why modern habits are so hard to break….
Who Really Needs to Take a Probiotic? An Honest, Evidence-Backed Review
Most people taking probiotics don’t actually need them – and in some cases, they may be missing what truly supports their gut….