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The Power of Optimism: Think positive for better heart health—and more!

The Power of Optimism: Think positive for better heart health—and more!

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and globally. While that may sound dire, there’s reason to be hopeful. It...

Lentils with Roasted Curry Tomatoes

A warming dish to counter autumn’s cooler temperatures, made with roasted tomatoes elevated by curry powder plus plenty of flavorful fresh herbs....

Add Spice to Your Life

Any chef will tell you: food tastes better when properly seasoned. And when it comes to enjoying a healthy diet, herbs and spices can turn bland ...

Building Wellness from the Ground Up

Imagine living in a community that offers an abundance of fresh food from an organic farm, lovely homes with wrap-around porches to encourage soc...

That Stuffy Nose Is Your Immune System Working

November is a good time to discuss the immune system—and how to keep yours running at its best through all that potentially germy holiday season....

Happy, Healthy Holidays: Four surprising ways to help improve your health

As we head into the holiday season, you may be thinking about how you’re going to stick to your diet or exercise regimen in the coming months. Th...

Hearty Minestrone Soup with Farro

The nutty taste of the ancient grain farro joins with fiber-rich beans and vegetables in this hearty soup that's perfect for fall. Ingredients:...

The Better Sleep Diet

Did you know that what you eat can affect how you sleep? Research suggests that a diet high in saturated fat and sugar, and low in fiber and pr...

Are You Ready for Rewilding?

The term rewilding was coined in the early 1990s to define a program that aimed to create wilderness areas free of human involvement, where the ...

A Pre-Bedtime Routine Can Fight Evening Anxiety

Picture this: Work is done for the day, you’re in your pajamas ready to relax in bed, you shut your eyes, and...anxiety hits! Sound familiar? A...

Get Into the (Circadian) Rhythm: Understanding your biological clock

If you’ve ever suffered from jet lag, you know how out-of-sorts you feel when you’re out of tune with the solar day. Humans have an innate circ...

Baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Skip the frying and make these oven-baked crispy sweet potato wedges with Cajun spices, rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. Ingredients: 2 s...

No-Fry Zone: A Healthier Way to Cook

The next stop on the non-toxic train? Cooking in your kitchen. Cooking oils and fat from foods can create unhealthy air pollutants, especially at ...