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Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, unpacks the link between nutrition and mental health. Plus: the best nutrients and foods that positively affect your mind, mood, and well-being. When it comes to what we eat, many people think first about how food affects their physical health and appearance. However, eating well—which means having a diet full of […]

Learn what triple board-certified allergist and immunologist Dr. Payel Gupta eats on a typical day to boost her immune system. While no one ever wants to get sick, it’s especially top of mind for immunologists. After all, their very work centers upon the idea that there are ways to strengthen defenses, treat symptoms, and prevent everything […]

We asked four doctors how they boost their immunity on a daily basis. Here’s what they shared. As Dr. Rachel Eva Dew points out, the immune system is the body’s natural defense system. “The body is designed to fight off [antigens] and heal itself,” she says. However, it’s only able to do so when it’s […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, answers a common question: How does the immune system work? You hear about boosting the immune system all the time, but what does that actually mean? There are many things that influence the immune system’s ability to function properly. So to best answer if you can really boost your immune system, […]

Learn five simple sustainable skincare tips to benefit your complexion *and* the environment. Fact: There are many facets of “clean” and “green” beauty, with no official authority overseeing the use of such terms. On one hand, they may be interchangeable with natural, organic, and vegan. On the other, they may simply indicate that a product […]

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, shares how to eat more sustainably with seven simple tips. When we talk about eating sustainably, it’s important to first understand what certain terms in this space mean. From there, we’ll delve into the importance of eating sustainably and how to do so. What is food sustainability? Food sustainability entails applying […]

Determined to learn how to stop snacking at night? Experts share the causes and side effects of eating late at night. Plus: 6 tips to curb even your strongest late-night cravings. I’m the ultimate nighttime snacker, and I always have been. I joke that in my case, midnight snacks could be more accurately called 2 […]

What is the flexitarian diet, exactly? Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, investigates its benefits and meal plan staples. Plus: Does the trending, semi-vegetarian diet plan get this dietitian’s approval? In light of the ineffectiveness and restrictiveness of many other diets, the Flexitarian Diet is surging in popularity. But is this diet really unique? And beyond […]

Here’s a deep dive into why it’s important to stay hydrated, including the side effects of dehydration. Plus: a daily benchmark for fluid intake and helpful tips to stay hydrated. It’s no surprise that water is essential to nearly all forms of life. In fact, approximately 60 percent of the human body is made of […]

When you think of stress, certain connotations—like being burned out and overwhelmed—come to mind. While these are very real reactions to repeatedly handling stressful situations, some stress isn’t as negative as you might think. That’s where positive stress comes in. With the help of Clarity Health Solutions psychotherapist Sharron Frederick, LCSW, we’ll learn to distinguish […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, shares a variety of diet and lifestyle hacks that promote healthy eating and nutrition habits. If you’d like to form better eating habits, now’s as good a time as any to start making progress. Contrary to popular belief, this goal doesn’t require drastic diets or unsafe cleanses. In fact, a few […]

Changing your habits takes time and effort. But in actuality, how long does it take to build a habit? Here’s what science tells us about the process around habit formation. Drinking your coffee at the exact same time each morning while you scroll through your newsfeed, taking your lunchtime stroll around the same block each […]