Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
This cookbook was created for people suffering from long Covid
Food writers Ryan Riley and Kimberely Duke, co-founders of Life Kitchen, a not-for-profit cookery school for people whose taste has been affected by cancer treatment, have put their heads together again to tackle a new project: a cookbook for those with parosmia, a symptom of Covid-19. What’s Read More...
Suffering from hot flashes? Another reason to go vegan
If you or if someone you know is going through menopause, then you likely are probably familiar with the inconvenient and uncomfortable issue of hot flashes, also known as vasomotor symptoms. Vasomotor symptoms include night sweats, hot flashes, and flushes, and an estimated 80 percent of Read More...
This artist uses an ice cream van to talk about grief and mental health
Grief is often thought of as something that people handle privately, but this period of collective loss is changing how we mourn. Artist Annie Nicholson (who goes by The Fandangoe Kid) also believes in shattering the taboo around loss, trauma, and mental health. “Grief is a part of life and on Read More...
Neuroscientists prove that taking more outdoor walks is great for your brain
Adults spend 80 to 90 percent of their time indoors, on average, but as animals, we are supposed to spend far more time in the great outdoors. If you need more convincing to get outside, science can definitively declare that it’s important to awaken our natural selves by connecting with the Read More...
How to tell how well you're really sleeping
Good sleep is key to good health, but how can you be sure you're really getting the rest you need? Today we bring you four ways to determine how well you're sleeping for improved rest and overall wellness. Length of sleep How long you sleep is the number one indicator of sleep, but this doesn't Read More...
Study: Dance therapy is incredibly beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s
A big part of addressing Parkinson’s is slowing the progression of the disease to maintain as much mobility as possible, and fortunately, a new study from York University in Canada finds that the joy and movement of dance classes can effectively slow the progression of Parkinson’s. The Read More...
Six reasons to wake up early
We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but what are the actual benefits of waking up early? It’s important to listen to your body’s natural circadian rhythms, but establishing a regular sleep schedule with an early wake up time offers many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Here Read More...
How this NGO helps clean up Cambodian kitchens and curb deforestation
The Dutch development organization Stichting Nederlandse Vrijwilligers (SNV) has been on a mission to promote safe, clean cooking methods in Cambodia since 2015. The effort has proven difficult, as traditional charcoal and wood stoves are ingrained in Cambodian culture, and many believe that food Read More...
Five healthy benefits of watercress
Like arugula and kale, watercress is a nutrient-dense leafy green, but unlike other options, its benefits are not as well known. If you’re getting bored of your go-to greens, check out these five health benefits of watercress and add it to your grocery list! Health benefits 1. Good for bone Read More...
The best foods for fantastic skin, according to an expert
You can buy all the fancy moisturizers in the world, but it turns out, an ever-expanding body of research on skincare suggests that what you put in your face can be just as important as what you put on it. If you want to brighten up dull skin and achieve that dewy glow, David Wolfe, Read More...