How Does Type-2 Diabetes Develop? carbohydrates diabetes glucose inflammation insulin insulin resistance nutrition pancreas proteins weight gain Jan 19, 2024

Did you know that 38.4 million Americans have diabetes? That’s almost 12 percent of the U.S. population.1 

And among the people with this chronic condition, just 29.7 million are diagnosed.1 

In 2022, the cost of diagnosed diabetes in the country exceeded 400 billion U.S. dollars....

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Celebrating Small Wins: The Key to Motivation achieving goals breaking down goals dopamine goal setting motivation small wins Jan 04, 2024

In chasing big goals, it can be easy to overlook the smaller accomplishments along the way. But there’s more to success than just the end result. Celebrating achievements, no matter how small, has a profound psychological impact. In this post, we’ll discuss how giving credit to these...

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New Year, New Habits: Building Positive Routines accountability building habits goal setting habit formation habits healthy lifestyle mental health new years resolutions self-discovery stress stress management Dec 28, 2023

As we step into a new year, many of us feel inspired to make positive changes in our lives. One powerful way to make lasting improvements is by focusing on our habits. Studies suggest that it takes about 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.1

Habits and happiness go hand in hand....

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Reflecting on the Past Year: What’s Changed, What Hasn’t effective reflection lessons learned new year personal development personal growth reflection stress work-life balance Dec 23, 2023

As the year comes to a close, it's a natural time to pause and reflect. There’s more to an effective reflection than just looking back, though. We’ll want to take some time to really understand where we've succeeded, where we’ve faced challenges, and how those experiences have...

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Healthy Eating While Traveling catered food cooking methods homemade food meal planning mindset nutrition labels saying no shopping snacks social events travel Dec 16, 2023

Airports and hotels throughout the USA are set to be busy this holiday season. And the reason? Travel intent is up across all ages and income groups in the country. In fact, almost 50 percent of Americans plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January.1 

Now, many people find it...

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Winter Superfoods for Holiday Health amino acids animal protein anti-inflammatory diet anxiety arthritis b vitamins bone broth citrus fruits colds collagen depression dopamine eczema flu holidays immunity joint health leafy green vegetables magnesium psoriasis serotonin skin health tryptophan tyrosine vitamin a vitamin c vitamin d winter Dec 09, 2023

Ready or not, winter’s here.

And it comes with short daylight hours and chilly weather — conditions that can make people feel down and sluggish. 

Also, winter can worsen some health problems, including arthritis, skin dryness, psoriasis, and eczema.

Many people react to the...

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Beat the Holiday Blues alcohol anxiety ashwagandha blood glucose carbohydrates depression dopamine gut microbiome herbal supplements holiday blues holidays insulin resistance leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses prebiotics probiotics rhodiola seasonal affective disorder serotonin st. john's wort supplements Dec 02, 2023

Catchy jingles played on repeat. Smiling people in commercials. Festive decorations everywhere. Magazine-worthy dinner spreads. These hallmarks evoke the joy associated with the holiday season. 

Unfortunately though, not everyone feels happy during the holidays. In fact, 64 percent of people...

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Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy? alcohol animal protein carbohydrates holidays melatonin serotonin sleep thanksgiving tryptophan turkey Nov 11, 2023

On the fourth Thursday of November, people all over the United States gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving. Together, they feast on a wide array of classic dishes. Once they’ve filled themselves to the brim, they lie down on the couch — only to fall asleep before they know...

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What is the Glycemic Index? age-related macular degeneration animal protein anxiety blood glucose cancer carbohydrates cardiovascular health chronic inflammation cytokines depression diabetes elimination diet fats fiber fruits glucose glycemic index grains heart disease mental health obesity oils pasta pro-inflammatory diet vegetables weight loss Nov 04, 2023

Have you ever tried to shed pounds or be healthier by skipping carbohydrates? If you have, you’re not alone. After all, popular diets have long tied carb intake to weight gain and other health issues.1 

In fact, not all carbs are created equal. Some of them make your blood sugar levels...

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Why is the Microbiome Important? antibiotics anxiety autism bacteria carbohydrates celiac disease chronic disease dementia depression diabetes dysbiosis eczema elimination diet food additives food allergens gastrointestinal tract gut-brain axis immunity irritable bowel syndrome leaky gut mental disorders mental health mental illnesses metabolism microbiome nutrition obesity prebiotics probiotics rheumatoid arthritis supplements viruses Oct 28, 2023

You’ve probably heard that yogurt and kimchi are good for you. Or maybe youve had diarrhea while taking amoxicillin. But how do fermented foods benefit health, while antibiotics cause side effects? The answer has to do with your gut microbiome. In this article, we’ll explore:

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