When was the last time you went on a trip and enjoyed the outdoors? As adults, reconnecting with nature becomes more difficult as responsibilities pile up. However, research shows that engaging with nature regularly helps reprogram your nervous system, which results in better pain management. The best part? You don’t even have to go to… Read More: Basking in Nature Helps Relieve Stress and Improve Mood »
A mother’s gut microbiome plays a significant role in seeding the infant’s gut. The baby’s microbiome is also “seeded” during vaginal delivery. By the time they are toddlers, their bodies host trillions of bacteria that shape their immunity, digestion, and even brain function. And, as demonstrated by recent research, the diversity of plants your child… Read More: Eating a Variety of Plants Helps Build a Strong Infant… »
Over time, sleeping less than five hours a night increases your blood sugar swings by 2.87%. That finding — published in JAMA Network Open — underscores just how much your sleep habits impact your metabolic health.1 Glycemic variability — the technical term for those swings — plays a major role in insulin resistance and Type… Read More: How Better Sleep Helps Balance Blood Sugar and Support Memory »
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.1 In the U.S., it’s the leading cause of mortality, accounting for one in five deaths. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies from this condition every 33 seconds.2 Your everyday habits… Read More: Limiting TV Time Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk »