June 08, 2020 at 11:13PM Share on: Mental health resources are vital at any stage of life, including late adulthood. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “having persistent thoughts and memories you can’t get out of your head,” is one early warning sign of mental health problems. For adults older than 55, repetitive negative thoughts may […]

June 08, 2020 at 10:37PM Share on: When a pickle craving hits, there’s not much else that can satisfy the need for a crisp, crunchy, tangy treat. But it turns out, a pickle isn’t always a pickle. “It’s important to know there are pickles and then there are pickles!” says nutrition consultant and natural chef Karyn Forsyth Duggan, M.S., BBS. […]

June 08, 2020 at 10:03AM Share on: Unless you live in the tropics year-round or take supplements proactively, chances are you aren’t getting enough vitamin D. And despite widespread educational campaigns to raise awareness, vitamin D deficiency persists in more than half of the population. Here’s a look at what vitamin D is and the important role it plays in […]

June 08, 2020 at 12:15AM Share on: Rachel Wilkerson Miller is an author, journalist, and queer woman of color. This is an excerpt from her newest book, The Art of Showing Up, which is a guide for showing up for ourselves and for others, even when it’s hard. Here, she shares the essential points of being a good ally. An […]

June 07, 2020 at 11:26PM Share on: A consistent yoga practice comes with a number of potential benefits: It may help improve flexibility and mobility, increase strength, help you sleep better, and even aid your mental health. In the same way that awesome athleisure makes your workouts feel even better, or the right pair of running shoes affects the quality […]

June 07, 2020 at 12:20PM The concept of microdosing is all the rage these days—and for a good reason. Microdosing refers to the practice of taking tiny portions of a substance, usually around 1/10 or 1/20 of a normal dose. The idea is to reap the positive benefits of a substance, without any of the negative. What’s more, everyone’s body […]

June 07, 2020 at 10:39AM A tense astrological moment is coming our way late this week—but it could lead to deeper healing on the other side. This Thursday, June 11, the illuminating Gemini Sun gets lost in Neptune’s thick fog when the two lock into one of their biannual squares. Under this befuddling mashup, it’s hard to see the forest […]

June 07, 2020 at 10:03AM Celiac disease is a well-established, and widely accepted, form of gluten sensitivity. Health experts and the general population agree that it’s real and that it affects around 1% of the U.S. population. On the other hand, there’s been some heavy debate on whether or not non-celiac gluten sensitivity exists or is just a trendy ailment. While, […]

June 07, 2020 at 01:08AM “Do you know who George Floyd is?”, I asked my three, white, upper-class kids (11, 9, 6 years old). My older boys stumbled to find the right words—they didn’t seem to want to say ‘murder’ and scanned their mind to find a replacement but couldn’t. My six-year old said, “he is the black guy who […]

June 06, 2020 at 10:03PM With summer weekends starting up, the idea of summer cocktails may also be top of mind. And while you’re still social distancing, there are plenty of drinks you can enjoy from afar, like this matcha gimlet from Ali Miller, integrative dietitian and author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet. The star of the cocktail is matcha, a powdered, concentrated green […]