Every year, millions of Americans look to January as a time for a fresh start for their health and wellness goals. While the act of setting resolutions is easy, successfully implementing meaningful changes to one’s routine over the long run can be challenging.
With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, we must rethink ways to feed a population of this magnitude safely, sustainably…
Diabetes is a monumental health crisis impacting our country. The CDC reports that 37.3 million Americans (11.3% of the US population) have diabetes, and 96 million American adults (38% of the US population) have prediabetes.1 Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States...
More than two-thousand years ago Aristotle stated, “we are what we repeatedly do”, a profound insight that still holds true when it comes to the impact that repetitive behaviors…
Touted for its health benefits, CBD, formally known as cannabidiol, has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years with wide appeal to consumers seeking natural alternatives to traditional prescription or over-the-counter medications for conditions like chronic pain. Often associated with...
The immune system is a complex network of organs, cells and proteins that uses an array of protective mechanisms to defend the body against infection.
Millions of Americans experience food insecurity-induced chronic diseases. Over 90% of Americans consume less than the recommended amounts of…
Glowing skin is a beauty goal many people strive for, yet too few understand the important functions of skin and why skin integrity is important for both appearance and good overall health.1 Skin is the largest organ in the human body and one of its main functions is protection from external...
While there are countless benefits of exercise, such as improvement in mood and sleep, lowering risk of chronic disease and maintaining healthy immunity, emerging research supports the benefit of regular exercise for regulating, enhancing and diversifying gut microbiota. Physical activity may...
It’s no secret that a healthy diet is critical for physical well-being, but science has proven that what you eat can greatly impact mental health, as well. Beneath the walls of the digestive system, the gut and brain communicate via chemical and physical connections and the mere thought of...