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Author: Julie Hambleton

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6 min read Eat

The secret to health isn’t really a secret at all: It’s a well-balanced diet based on whole foods, a consistent exercise routine, and good sleep habits. Of course, the human experience, our planet, our societies, and our lives are more complex than this, however, if you follow this as a general guideline, you will generally...

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Health and wellness trends have always been ever-changing, but now with the rise of social media platforms like TikTok, those changing trends are now at hyperspeed. Whereas protein has been the reigning queen of nutrition trends, there is a new leader that has recently taken over on TikTok: Fiber. This new trend, what influencers are...

4 min read Heal

Recent research highlights a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collected from surveys in the UK and the US emphasize the growing impact of the pandemic on gastrointestinal health and its interplay with mental well-being. What...

6 min read Eat

Breakfast cereals have been a morning staple in millions of households across North America and beyond since about the 1940s. Some clever marketing, along with the ease and convenience of just pouring yourself a bowl of cereal, has made cereal the go-to weekday breakfast in many people’s homes. With their colorful packaging and claims of...

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Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in bone health, but emerging research reveals its crucial importance in maintaining muscle strength, especially as we age. A recent study highlights that deficiency in this vital nutrient can increase muscle strength loss by up to 70%. Understanding this connection is key to promoting healthy aging...

7 min read Learn

As the opioid crisis continues to rage on, there is a new version that is causing alarm across multiple continents. This new synthetic opioid, called Nitazenes, is considered to be even more dangerous than fentanyl and represents a serious public health threat. This is everything you need to know about this dangerous new drug: What...

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs or GLP-1 drugs for short) such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have recently gone from names only those with diabetes would know to the most well-known medications on the market today. Having started out with initial approval just for treating Type 2 diabetes, they have now become incredibly popular...

10 min read Eat

If you’ve ever known someone who has had kidney stones, or if you have been unfortunate enough to have them yourself, you will know how awful they can be. Passing them is very painful and can sometimes even require medical attention. Thankfully, there are foods that are known to both trigger kidney stone formation and...

9 min read Heal

Are you someone who coughs regularly? Or perhaps you had an illness, and now you have a nagging cough that just won’t seem to go away. You’re not alone, and your coughing may or may not be problematic. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the lungs and airways of irritants. These can be...