When it comes to healthy eating, carbohydrates (carbs) have been deemed good, bad, and everything in between. Many weight management programs demonize carbs as the main culprit in weight gain. But is there more nuance to the matter? In this article, we’ll separate truth from fiction about w
The more you know about your brain, the better you can optimize it. Know Your Brain Type Just as identifying your abilities, interests, and skills can help you become a more well-rounded, successful person, knowing your brain type can help you better understand who you are and why you do what
Anxiousness comes in many forms and may affect people in different ways. Low levels of anxiousness may cause some to take risks that can lead to injury or an early death. Healthy levels of anxiousness may keep some from driving too fast on a rainy night. High levels of anxiousness may lead to
If you’re physically active, you’ve probably had pain in your feet at some point. One common condition that affects many people is plantar fasciitis. What’s Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common source of heel pain. Your plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects your t
Do you feel like you don’t have enough energy to get through the day? Is it hard to finish things once you’ve started them? Are you easily distracted? Do you find it hard to concentrate? Have you lost your zest for life? If you answered yes to any of these, you may have a deficiency […]
Do you often have negative thoughts racing through your mind? Do you notice that you are more lethargic, irritable, or sad for no reason? Our brain requires a balance of vital neurotransmitters that help to control our feelings of happiness or positive mood. You may have heard about dopamine, oxytoc
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, over 40 million adults in the U.S. and approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience anxiousness each year. If you experience anxiousness, you know that it can have a crippling effect on your productivity and well-being. Calm My Brain
Many are aware that the food industry works overtime to make unhealthy products irresistible to consumers. Marketing or Brainwashing? Consider the slogans on food packaging and TV/internet ads: “I’m lovin’ it” “They’re gr-r-reat!” “Finger lickin’ good!” “They’re magica
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a drink (or three) without the hangover? Well, you can! Mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages are all the rage right now and are consumed by drinkers and non-drinkers alike. Savor these delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic drink recipes during “Dry January”
The New Year offers an irresistible opportunity to make a fresh start. Of course, this fuels a number of well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions, the most common being to lose weight or bad habits like eating poorly or lack of exercise. The problem is that few people actually lose anything. A rece