Sugar has replaced fat as the evil villain of the modern diet. Just as we’ve learned to treasure our grass-fed butter and avocados and understand the difference between processed, low-quality fats and the traditional ones our ancestors thrived on, we’re... Continue Reading →
Overweight and obese people will soon have a new medical option to help them manage their weight. On Monday, the Boston biotech company Gelesis announced they had received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to market their novel weight... Continue Reading →
Results showed the hippocampus experienced a boost both immediately after exercise and after continued habitual exercise following a 12-week regiment. Researchers at The University of Iowa recently advanced data intimating the positive cognitive benefits of habitual physical activity. The new... Continue Reading →
Weight loss often leads to declines in our resting metabolic rate. Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off knows how difficult the task can be. It seems like it should be simple: Just exercise to burn... Continue Reading →
Researchers have already identified obesity as a risk factor for cancer, so some doctors recommend reducing caloric intake to help prevent tumors. However, a new study now finds that prevention may be less about how many calories you consume and... Continue Reading →
A lack of essential nutrients is known to contribute to the onset of poor mental health in people suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and ADHD. Nutritional psychiatry is a growing discipline that focuses on the use of... Continue Reading →
Your Milk Consumption Might Be Sabotaging Your Keto Diet Weight Loss Have you tried hemp milk? One of the biggest draws of the keto diet (besides all the #ketotransformation stories) is how much butter, cheese, and heavy cream you... Continue Reading →
Most of us know about ginger’s ability to calm upset stomachs when we feel nauseous. It can also be used as a potent flu-fighting ingredient in drinks like fire cider, or to give you a boost of energy in switchel.... Continue Reading →