Raise a toast to good health We’ve designed an easy-to-follow, yet spectacular, nutritious holiday meal. From seasonal root salad to mixed holiday grill, we hope you’ll enjoy this super festive feast! Root Veggie Carpaccio with Burrata Cheese and Capers SERVES 6. The brighter the colors, the richer the nutrients. Local root vegetables are perfect for..
How are the two linked? Diabetes and COVID-19 are related in some very meaningful ways. Find out how—and what it means for you! The diabetes-COVID relationship Although our knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (and COVID-19, the disease it causes) epidemiology is still uncertain in many areas, one of the strongest associations to emerge thus far is..
Tips to help protect our children Type 2 diabetes was almost nonexistent among children three decades ago, affecting primarily adults 45 and older. Nowadays there is a worrying increase in cases among young people. What happened between then and now, and what can we do? Understand the insulin connection Every time we eat, our bodies..
Wake feeling refreshed with these tips It’s as essential to our very survival as water, food, and shelter, yet sleep tends to be pushed aside when it comes to priorities, considered an afterthought or even an inconvenience amid our busy schedules. Blissful, sufficient sleep doesn’t have to be the stuff of dreams, however. Here’s how..
Learn how our worries change through the years What fears and worries keep you up at night? Each generation—from kids to seniors—have unique stressors. Understanding this can help us all find a bit more peace for ourselves and those we love. Children and young adults According to mental health educator Rebecca Higgins, climate change is..
3 blood sugar-friendly meals They say that food can be a powerful form of medicine—and that’s definitely accurate when it comes to managing blood sugar and diabetes. Piles of research have shown that what you eat plays a big role in getting blood sugar levels under control and slashing the risk of type 2 diabetes…
Discover the benefits of longevity We’re living longer, healthier lives. The “third age” (between retirement and the onset of age-induced physical, emotional, and cognitive limitations) is a time of personal fulfillment for many, but longevity also comes with challenges—physical, social, and economic. Read on for how to best prepare for the golden years. What is..
…and how we can help! Upon the arrival of COVID-19, many cities reported cleaner air and less pollution. Are these real, long-term benefits? The truth is a bit more complicated. To ensure that we recover from COVID-19 in a healthy way for us and the planet, we have a lot of work to do! Is the environment..
3 important strategies Imagine being 90 (or 100) and having the sharp memory and cognitive skills of your younger self. It’s possible with a few lifestyle tweaks, some of which involve your taste buds. Yes, you can literally eat your way to a healthy brain. Genes and lifestyle Faulty genes can increase the risk of..
Tips for city-dwellers Step outside. How wild is the landscape you’re in? It could be a garden patch or the canopy of trees you walk under if you live in the city, and the wildlife that calls it home. Biodiversity, (defined as the variety of organisms that exist in a certain environment) human-managed or not,..