Billions of people across the globe continue to live under COVID-19 lockdowns or heavily restricted life. And for almost all of us, life amid the pandemic in 2020 was an isolating and difficult year. Now, doctors are warning that children, in particular, are experiencing grave mental health consequences as a result of the lockdowns—leading to…
Short Bursts of Exercise Slow Cognitive Decline
Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Exercising for as little as 10 minutes a few times per week can help stop mental decline in its tracks. We already know that engaging in regular exercise is one of the healthiest habits you can adopt, regardless of your age or current physical condition. Studies…
Bleeding Gums May Indicate Vitamin C Deficiency
If your gums bleed easily when you brush your teeth, you may need more vitamin C, according to a study by University of Washington (UW) researchers.1 Bleeding gums can be a warning sign of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, that results from infection and inflammation in your gums and the bone supporting your…
Are Lectins in Food Good or Bad for You?
Might lectins help explain why those who eat more beans and whole grains have less cancer? Lectins are proteins in plants that bind to carbohydrates. Plants use them to defend against microorganisms and some of those useful properties make lectins toxic and hard to digest. Lectins are to blame for the great “white kidney bean incident” of…
‘Microbreaks’ Keep You Engaged on Tough Work Days
Research shows people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired—but that’s not a bad thing. Microbreaks seem to help tired employees bounce back from their morning fatigue and engage with their work better over the course of the day, the researchers found. Microbreaks are short, voluntary, and impromptu respites during…
Staying at the Edge of Uncertainty
When we get into a situation that feels uncertain, most of us will immediately try to get to a place of certainty. Instead of writing a blog post, I’ll find myself wanting to check emails or my favorite websites. Instead of having a difficult conversation, we’ll stay in a bad situation for longer than we…
One Decision That Can Transform Your Family
If you’re a parent, you probably know the experience of telling your child to do something and getting no response—over, and over, and over. You might become frustrated and raise your voice, at which point your family might accuse you of being a nag, or just plain crazy. Or perhaps you’ve tried to organize a vacation…
A Former Runner’s Take on Walking
A few years ago at a friend’s house, I met a woman who had lost over 100 pounds. I was clearly impressed and asked her how she did it. Her answer was simple. “Walking,” she said. Walking? She went on to elaborate that she just put on her shoes one day and pretty much began walking…
Glucose Monitors: Big Money, Little Evidence
In the nation’s battle against the diabetes epidemic, the go-to weapon being aggressively promoted to patients is as small as a quarter and worn on the belly or arm. A continuous glucose monitor holds a tiny sensor that’s inserted just under the skin, alleviating the need for patients to prick their fingers every day to…
Our Hormones Have Been Hijacked
Plastic is such a ubiquitous part of modern life that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. But in the grand scheme of things, plastics are still a new invention. As noted by Pete Myers, the chair, founder, and chief scientist of Environmental Health Sciences, there’s a lot we don’t know about plastics and…
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