When it comes to emotions, many of us have been taught to believe that men and women are wired differently. Culturally, we may picture women as more emotional and men as more stoic. But neuroscience tells a different story. From birth, every human being—regardless of gender—comes equipped with the exact same core emotions. They include…
When it comes to losing weight, the spotlight usually falls on calorie tracking, meal plans, and workouts. But often, the smaller players, like those ingredients sitting quietly on your kitchen shelf, go unnoticed. Herbs, for instance, may not seem like weight-loss warriors, but many of them can subtly and effectively support your journey. Surprisingly, specific…
Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis Later in his life, he was made the Minister of a church. Although he was good with his duties and was living a comfortable life, he didn’t find it fulfilling. In this current state of life, he gradually started experiencing stomach issues and some mental disturbances which later became severe enough to…
If you’re a West coast hiker, you know the familiar thrill of lacing up your shoes, stepping onto a trail, and letting the valley oaks set the pace. Whether your boots are brand new or you’ve been tramping trails for years, hiking offers a beautiful balance of physical fitness and fresh air. Hiking is more…
This side dish is full of brain-healthy foods, including almonds, black beans and edamame, along with the whole grain farro. Farro is a type of wheat that is cooked like rice and has a nutty flavor. It’s a good source of fiber, B vitamins, and I love how it keeps it’s al-dente texture after cooking….
The holidays are always filled with yummy and oh-so-tempting treats. The trick to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to actually allow yourself to give into temptation once in a while! When you limit yourself too much, you’re more likely to binge. One of the major reasons holiday cookies, pies, and other desserts can be unhealthy…
You have been crushing our 8 week Spring Slim Down Challenge! We can’t believe how fast this challenge went by! As the challenge comes to an end this Sunday May 4th, you might be wondering what to do next or how do I not lose this momentum? I have just the tips you need to…
The consumption of raw milk—milk that has not undergone pasteurization—has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Influencers, politicians, and crunchy moms tout its purported health benefits…but is raw milk safe? Are there health benefits to drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk? Health authorities have warned us for years about the significant risks associated…
Cardiologists can criminally game the system by telling patients they have much more serious, unstable diseases than they really have—fraud that results in unnecessary procedures, unnecessary costs, and unnecessary patient harm. “The history of medicine abounds with dogmas assumed and later overcome”—sometimes, much later. The Women’s Health Initiative study showed that giving women Premarin, a…
Have you ever found yourself pacing your hallway at the end of the day just to hit your 10,000-step goal? That’s unsurprising, given how often this number is treated as the gold standard for health and fitness. But when it comes to how many steps a day to lose weight, the truth is more flexible…