Empathy — Caring for Others Is Good for You

Empathy — Caring for Others Is Good for You

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 21, 2017. Empathy, the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, so to speak, and understand their feelings and point of view, is a character trait that may benefit society and individuals in multiple ways. Empathy training has been found to reduce…

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Study Confirms — Trans Fats Policy Killed Millions

Study Confirms — Trans Fats Policy Killed Millions

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 7, 2017. For the past six decades, saturated fats and cholesterol have been wrongly vilified as the central culprit of heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. However, research has demonstrated that it’s actually trans fats and processed vegetable oils found in many…

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28 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Will Love

28 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Will Love

Halloween and I have a complicated relationship, at least since I became a mom. Trick-or-treating is a fun tradition, but there aren’t many healthy Halloween treats (or even close to it). Other holidays, like Easter, share the same problem. So what’s a health-conscious mom to do? As I see it, I have a few options:…

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Five Ways To Be Happy and Healthy

Five Ways To Be Happy and Healthy

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 28, 2017. If I were limited to only one area of my life in which I could aspire to be happy, undoubtedly, I would choose my health. In my experience, having a sense of health and well-being opens the door to contentment, purposeful…

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Being a Night Owl Is Linked to Depression

Being a Night Owl Is Linked to Depression

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 27, 2017. Everyone has a chronotype that dictates when they are naturally predisposed to sleep and wake. For people with evening chronotypes, otherwise known as night owls, research suggests your mental health could be influenced by the associated staying up late and sleeping…

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Friendship, Not Money, Makes People Happy

Friendship, Not Money, Makes People Happy

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 29, 2016. In the quest for happiness, many people put their hopes on the attainment of material possessions when what matters most of all, according to research, are things that money can’t buy, namely good health and strong relationships. In the Origins of…

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Free Macro Calculator

Free Macro Calculator

If you’ve been thinking about taking your nutrition game to the next level, you may have heard about the importance of macronutrients—or macros for short. Tracking your macros (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) can help ensure you’re fueling your body with the balanced nutrition that works for you and your goals.  With this free macro calculator…

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