There are many reasons people may choose to cut dairy from their diet. Some do it because they’re following a new diet, some for weight loss, women might do it when breastfeeding, and others because they have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance. Even if you aren’t lactose intolerant, you may have considered going dairy-free […]
Do you have one of the 8 most common food allergies? Learn how to understand food labels and spot sneaky ingredients before they cause a problem.
Being in control of what you eat is hard. So, how do we stick to a regimen that requires us to eat fewer calories when there are so many delicious things to eat? What is the answer to how to have self-control with food? There is no “silver bullet” answer. Instead, you need to take […]
You may have heard oxytocin being called the “love hormone.” This is because oxytocin is a hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It is responsible for activating neural pathways that deal with pleasure and reward. So, how do our brains and bodies create a feeling of being in love? Let’s take a […]
We all know the importance of social distancing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But when you are away from work for months, away from family and friends, and away from our usual social activities, you can feel increasingly stressed and isolated. We understand that this current reality won’t last forever, but it […]
There’s nothing better than a hot shower, unless it’s a cold shower. While there isn’t a great deal of good science on shower temperature, there are plenty of anecdotal accounts about the benefits of cold showers relative to hot ones. And in fact, there’s plenty of positive results that can be observed through experience and […]
There’s nothing better for a quick lunch or snack than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, especially when you have kids in the house. That is unless you or one of your kids have a peanut allergy. But don’t worry! Even if you’re a peanut-free household, or if your child attends a peanut-free school, you […]
As many of us are engaging in social distancing, we are starting to recognize the importance of having time to rest and recover away from work when not feeling well. Unfortunately, many individuals don’t always have the luxury of taking time off when they’re feeling ill, and this can further spread illness to others while […]
Some research has found that individuals that find the silver lining in situations or view the glass as half full tend to lead healthier lifestyles. While it can be difficult to always find the positive in everything, it definitely is achievable through mindfulness. According to various studies in the U.S. and Europe, the thing that […]
The good news is that spring has sprung. The bad news is that with spring comes pollen, allergies, and sinus troubles. Seasonal allergies caused by pollen and other flowers and trees can be miserable, resulting in sneezing, coughing, congestion, runny, itchy noses, and other symptoms. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer through the spring months. […]
