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There’s been a growing shift in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. The promise of “immediate results” will probably never lose its sparkle. But, as a good portion of our population (hi, Boomers!) moves into their “silver” years, conversations around optimizing lifespan (how long you live) and healthspan (how long you live with a high […]

I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t

Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing all the right things: Eating less, moving more, rinse, repeat. Yet, the harder I worked, the

“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that

Although the liver is one of the most vital organs in your body, it is also one of the most mistreated and overlooked. Eating the incorrect meals and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can both be harmful to your liver’s health. Thankfully, there are foods that can slightly improve the function of your liver, which

A study found that although getting enough sleep is linked to improved mental health, it has no effect on a person’s methods for reducing stress. Picture courtesy of Stocksy Studio Firma.Anxiety and depression are two mental diseases that may become more common with prolonged stress.According to the findings of a recent study, sleep and adaptive

There are numerous causes for children’s coughs, and it can be challenging for parents to identify the cause of their child’s cough and when to take them to the paediatrician.A child’s cough is usually not a cause for concern. Parents should anticipate that their children may experience multiple colds each year, particularly in the fall