Remember those commercials in the 1980s that showed an egg hitting a frying pan, warning, “This is your brain on drugs”? If that were modified to target today’s youth, the mo
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5? Or that brain development stages continue to unfold until young adults reach their mid- to late 20s? As a parent,
While we all have our own unique experiences, I don’t think any human being on Earth has escaped the impacts of trauma in some form or another. But, as I wrote in my book, The Re
Be honest: When did you last take some time just for yourself? If you’re a woman, you might have trouble remembering. Women are phenomenal at doing it all—juggling the responsi
Years ago, when my thyroid condition led to insomnia, I found out firsthand how frustrating it can be when we’re deprived of a key necessity for optimal health: sleep. That’s w
Back when I was in nursing school, inspired by the strong connection established between eating plant foods and achieving optimal health, I tried a vegan diet. Imagine my surprise
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Collagen has become a buzz-worthy ingredient in recent years, popping up in a plethora of edible products—from foods and beverages to nutritional powders and oral supplements. We
Ever find yourself trapped in a never-ending spiral of negative thoughts? Have you been so busy blaming others that you feel helpless to create better outcomes in your life? Or do