If you want to improve your night, begin with your day. As a sleep specialist, I help interpret the countless sleep hacks and tips that pop up in news stories and social feeds. With so much information out there, it is important to filter for information that is both true and helpful. Getting back to the basics of how sleep […]
Life gets busy, so it’s normal to rely on takeout or fast food now and then when you’re in a pinch. Even so, you might worry about how these foods fit your nutritional goals. Here comes Subway to the rescue with its menu of subs and salads! To make things easy, we’ve highlighted seven items that are full of flavor […]
There’s a difference between women and men—and it goes beyond physical distinctions. We’re talking about health disparities and how women respond to remedies. A gender bias can even lead women to seek treatment too late or get a wrong diagnosis. Many women don’t know what to expect during their life stages or how to handle preventive care. That’s why it’s so important […]
Women often think about food in the context of weight goals, but the connection between what we eat and how we feel is much more significant. Sleep quality, mood, focus, and energy levels are just as important to women’s health as exercise. And all of these things are impacted by nutrition. In honor of Women’s Health Month, we partnered with MyFitnessPal’s Lead Nutrition […]
If you’re on social media, it’s highly likely you’ve heard of seed cycling. According to some naturopaths and wellness gurus, the holistic approach can help balance your hormones, reduce PMS or menopause symptoms, and increase fertility. While there are plenty of TikToks around #seedcycling—and plenty of influencers claiming how well it works—we wanted to get an expert opinion on the […]
In connection with our recent collaboration with TABASCO® Brand, we wanted to ask a registered dietician how hot sauce, and TABASCO® Sauce in particular, compares to other condiments. Walk down the condiment aisle at any grocery store and there’s a good chance you’ll find a row of hot sauce bottles. Often made with three key ingredients—aged red peppers, salt, and […]
When people start a weight-loss journey, they often worry that cutting calories will leave them hungry and irritable. And being hangry (aka, hungry and angry) isn’t fun for anyone. But, when you eat the right foods, that doesn’t have to be the case. Enter: fiber. If you’re having trouble achieving your goals, you could find success with high-fiber meals that […]
Drinks with purported wellness benefits are nothing new. There was celery juice for clearer skin, bone broth for gut health, and, most recently, the #Oatzempic shake for weight loss. And now, you can add okra water to the list. It’s one of the latest health trends making the rounds on TikTok, with many fans claiming it can improve digestion, reduce […]
Unplugging can feel almost impossible in our tech-focused lives, even as we settle in for the night. Our beloved devices often become the barriers between us and a restful night’s sleep. But what if we could strike a balance between our digital lives and our sleep health? Let’s take a closer look at setting healthy boundaries with our gadgets to […]
Semaglutide or GLP-1 medications—like Ozempic and Wegovy—are all the rage in the weight loss community these days. Not only are people all over social media touting the weight loss benefits, prescriptions for diabetes drugs and similar obesity medication may be up as much as 300 percent over the last few years, according to one report. As for what to eat […]
