I Poop Multiple Times per Day. Does That Mean I Have a Fast Metabolism?
A fast metabolism helps you lose weight! Speeding up your metabolism is a good thing! These are all sentiments you’ve likely heard in conversations about metabolism and weight loss. But this bodily...
View Article11 Habits Neurologists Do Every Night for Better Brain Health—and How You Can...
In today’s fast-paced world, winding down at the end of the day can feel like a massive challenge. With constant digital distractions (don’t feel bad, we’ve all zoned out to funny animal videos at some...
View ArticleI Travel to Honor the Mother I Lost to Alzheimer’s—and to Reduce My Own Risk...
I stood atop a mountain looking down at a magnificent rock-carved structure called ed-Deir (the Monastery), in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. I had no guide other than a trail map ripped from a...
View ArticleI Tried Brainspotting Therapy to Heal My Betrayal Trauma, and the Results...
In late 2021, what I thought was my happily ever after ended in horror. I’ll save the gory details for the movie adaptation, but my experience of betrayal trauma as my marriage abruptly shattered left...
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D-Mannose Is a Popular Bladder Health Supplement. But Can It Really Treat...
If you get frequent UTIs, and have to run to the doctor to get antibiotics alll the time, you might be wondering if there’s an alternative. You could stroll the holistic remedy aisle of your grocery...
View ArticleI Went to the Eye Doctor for a Stronger Prescription, but the Problem Was...
I was first diagnosed as nearsighted around 12 years old. After years of secretly wanting to need glasses (my cool older brother had needed them since before I was born), I found myself struggling to...
View ArticleI Live With a Host of Conditions That Trigger Brain Fog—Here’s How I’ve...
I experienced brain fog for a long time before finding out it had a name. Indeed, struggling to find the right word, an inability to focus, and unfeasibly short concentration spans have been familiar...
View ArticleI’m a Pregnant, Weight-Inclusive Dietitian, and This Is Why Weight Stigma in...
“You need to buy a scale.” Those were the first words out of my new OB/GYN’s mouth about seven months ago, when I’d seen him with plans of conceiving the baby I’m currently growing inside me. I didn’t...
View ArticleNo, the TikTok Trend of Wearing a Chin Strap to Bed Will Not ‘Snatch’ Your...
TikTok trends, especially of the wellness variety, come and go pretty fast these days. Some are fun and silly, like the fitness-inspired “shrimp challenge,” while others may be a little more...
View ArticleThis Is What Happens to Your Taste Buds (and Health) After Limiting Added...
As much as I try to prioritize healthy, balanced fare for my meals, I can’t say no to sugary gummies and fruit snacks. Over the past year or so, I’ve made a bigger effort to reduce my added sugar...
View ArticleQuick Question: Why Am I Always *So Thirsty* at Night?
These days, the term “thirst trap” has taken on a whole new meaning for you. Instead of it being an attractive pic of someone you see on social media, it now means your strong urge to chug water before...
View Article‘I’m a Dentist, and Here’s Which TikTok Oral Health Trends Are Legit (and...
A cavity here or there is no big deal, right? Sure, they seem tiny and harmless, but tooth decay that’s left untreated can cause serious oral health (and general health) problems—and it’s quite common....
View Article5 Lifestyle Behaviors That Can Keep IBS at Bay (and Why, According to a Gastro)
As the saying goes, prevention is the best medicine—in most cases, with the prescription being healthy dietary and lifestyle behaviors sustained over time. According to a 2024 prospective cohort study...
View Article4 All-Too-Common Misconceptions About Probiotics, Fact-Checked by a Dietitian
These days, digestive supplements and toilet footstools are nearly as ubiquitous as avocado toast and matcha lattes. Moreover, conversations around poop (or a lack thereof) are more mainstream than...
View ArticleChewing Is Step No. 1 in Digestion—Here’s How Eating Rate Affects Gut Health,...
Have you ever been told you should chew your food more slowly improve digestion… and simply chalked it up to an old wives’ tale? Guilty. But in a game of fact or fiction, we’ve come to learn there may...
View ArticleI’m an IBS Dietitian, and This Is the Low-FODMAP Miso Soup Recipe I Eat to...
Many of us look forward to mealtime, but for folks with bloating, IBS, and other types of digestive distress, preparing a dish that won’t exacerbate your tummy troubles can get tricky. Things can get...
View Article‘I’m an Oral Biologist, and Here Are 5 Tips for Using Tongue Scrapers to...
Picture this: Your oral health routine is (almost) flawless. You floss and brush twice a day, use a soft-bristled toothbrush that’s gentle on your gums, swish with mouthwash, and see your dentist for...
View ArticleParis’ Seine River Hasn’t Been Safe for Swimming for a Century. Is It Ready...
While Olympic athletes gear up to prove they’re the best in the world, Paris city officials have their own prep underway to clean up an important Olympic venue—the Seine River, which will host the...
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The Official 2024 Paris Olympic Condoms Are Here—and They’re Oddly Motivating?
The 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off in Paris on July 26, and whether you’re watching for the inspiring athletics (see: runner Nia Akins, skateboarder Bryce Wettstein, and gymnast Jade Carey)...
View ArticleNew Study Reveals Tattoo Ink Contamination—How Concerned Should You Be?
New research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that sealed bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink can contain millions of potentially dangerous bacteria—even those bottles that...
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