It’s important to strengthen and maintain a healthy immune system all year round so that your body can adequately fight influenza viruses and the viruses that cause the common cold. Though many people believe it’s not possible to ward off a cold or the flu, with the...
Have you heard people talking about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and wondered what it’s about? Sometimes called speed interval training, HIIT is a form of anaerobic exercise involving alternating between intense bursts of exercise, where you go as hard as...
There is an old saying about gratitude: “If you never learn the language of gratitude, you’ll never be on speaking terms with happiness.” These may be words of wisdom, but science actually validates this very notion. Research supports the neuroscience of gratitude,...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression or, in its milder form, the winter blues, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes. Understanding its root cause can help us maintain good health during the fall and winter months. There...
Consumers are faced with numerous options when it comes to purchasing cow’s milk, even when non-dairy products are removed from the equation. As you look at row after row of dairy at the store, you may find yourself wondering: How did we end up with so many varieties...
Cold water immersion has steadily gained popularity in recent years, but is far from a trend. People have been using cold water for its therapeutic effects for thousands of years. In fact, interest in it for medicinal purposes dates back to the fourth century BCE,...
