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Going back to school, returning to the office, or simply want to get your defenses up for the seasonal changes ahead? Now’s as good a time as any to evaluate your daily habits and make small changes that can improve your well-being in big ways. Here, we’ll look at the four key pillars of immune […]

Sleep and the immune system are inextricably linked. Here, renowned sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter helps us explore the ties between sleep and immunity. There’s a reason why you probably find your eyelids heavy with sleep and you just want to curl up on the couch when you’re sick: Your body needs sleep to ensure […]

At long last, we’re in the thick of summer. With this season comes warmer temperatures and more time spent outdoors. Naturally, this leads to greater sun exposure. While sunlight helps produce vitamin D in the body (which is important for many aspects of physical and mental health), at the same time, UV exposure is also […]

The main causes of body odor might surprise you. Here, we detail what they are with tips to restore a pleasant—or at the very least, neutral—bodily scent. Body odor happens to the best of us. However, while it’s completely natural, it can sometimes hinder your confidence and comfort level being around other people. Of course, […]

Is carbonated water good or bad for you? Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, investigates. Carbonated water—and seltzer in particular—is exploding in popularity. In fact, this market is one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage categories today. In 2018, $22.1 billion in sparkling water/seltzers were sold. Annually since then, this figure has only increased. By the end […]

When is the best time to exercise? Morning, noon, night? Here, leading fitness instructors clue us in. Your dad wakes up at the crack of dawn to start his day with yoga. Your best friend books a pre-work cycling sesh to get her juices flowing. Your mom prefers afternoon strolls. Your sister lives for late-night […]

The next time somebody tells you to take a hike, you should take them literally. After all, the benefits of hiking include—but go beyond—getting a good workout and fresh air. You can think of hiking as an all-encompassing self-care practice. It not only promotes physical fitness and longevity, but also improves mental health—so much so […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, discusses how your nutritional needs change over time. Plus: expert insights on evolving dietary requirements and nutritional needs by age group. Nutrition isn’t constant. As much as it would be great to find a pattern of eating that works for you and stick to it, the truth is that your […]

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, […]