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What to Do Before, During, and After a Cold or Flu
It’s never fun to be at home with a cold or flu. While we may not be able to prevent them, we may be able to take steps that can reduce our exposure and have an impact on duration and severity. Here are some things you can do before, during, and even after the onset of a cold or flu:
Five Strategies for Stress Eating
Have you ever felt like reaching for the pint of strawberry ice cream after a long day at work?
Screen Time for Kids: How Much Is Too Much?
Screens are all around us, and they are certainly here to stay. From televisions to smartphones, from tablets to laptops, there is literally a screen for everything. It’s the question so many parents face: How much screen time should children be allowed?
Six Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
Stress can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we just need coping methods to manage and alleviate it. Robert Silverman, DC shares six ways you can reduce stress and get back to living.
Trouble Sleeping? – Reasons You May be Waking Up at Night
In spite of following sleep hygiene basics (dark room, no caffeine, etc.), many people find themselves wide awake at 3:00 in the morning. Maribeth Evezich, MS, RD shares some reasons why this may happen.
Staying Ahead of Changes in the Gut
Gut health is important for overall health, and there are many wide-ranging causes that can affect gut health. Here are a few things to consider as you work to get your gut back on track.
How Can a Keto Diet Support Cognition?
Many factors influence why we sometimes forget where we put our keys or lose focus throughout the day, and brain energy metabolism is one of them. Learn why, and how, a ketogenic diet can positively affect cognition.
Beneficial Effects of Phosphatidylserine on Cognitive Function
Found in many foods and available as a supplement, phosphatidylserine may be able to improve our memory and overall brain function. Learn where to find this phospholipid and what it can do.
Phosphatidylserine 101
It’s a hot topic lately: Phosphatidylserine facilitates communication between brain and nerve cells, delivering nutrients and helping to keep these cells intact. Learn more about this important phospholipid’s health benefits.
Why DHA Is Crucial at Any Stage of Life
Everyone knows they should eat right, exercise often, and drink plenty of water—but brain health often takes a back seat to the health of our bodies. Learn why DHA is known for its brain-boosting benefits in children and adults alike.
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is a popular buzzword these days. But what causes it? What’s the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and if it’s something the body does naturally, then what’s the big deal?
