Got Food Cravings? What’s Living In Your Gut May Be Responsible
Eggs or yogurt, veggies or potato chips? We make decisions about what to eat every day, but those choices may not be fully our own… […]
Feeling Dizzy When You Stand Up? Try These Muscle Techniques
by Peter Rogers: Scientists find two 30-second techniques that prevent dizziness upon standing. […]
These Upcoming Cancer Vaccines May Prevent Tumors Before They Appear
by B. David Zarley: A new wave of preventative cancer vaccines are set to begin trials. […]
What Is Your Poop Telling You? A Guide to Healthy Bowel Habits
by Ocean Robbins: “Why are these people pooping so much?” […]
Bye, Be, Biopsy? Handheld Device Could Painlessly Identify Skin Cancers
Skin biopsies are no fun: doctors carve away small lumps of tissue for laboratory testing, […]
Scientists Are Zeroing In On Where Intuition Comes From, Biologically
by Philip Perry: There’s a complex biological system behind our intuition. […]
What is Amaranth? History, Benefits, and Uses
by Ocean Robbins: The late comedian Mitch Hedberg observed that “Rice is great when you’re really hungry and want to eat 2,000 of something… […]
Plant-Based Hiking Food Ideas: What to Eat Before, During, & After a Hike
by Ocean Robbins: You can’t stop an idea whose time has come… […]
Eat the Rainbow: Why Is it Important to Eat a Colorful Variety of Fruits and Vegetables?
by Ocean Robbins: “Eat the rainbow” is a fundamental healthy eating tip. (And no, we don’t mean artificially colored foods like Skittles or M&Ms!)… […]
The Price of Silicon Valley’s Obsession with Immortality
by Peter Ward: After mammoth investments and two decades of anti-aging research, what do immortality proponents have to show for it? […]
Ashtanga Yoga Poses: A Beginner’s Guide To The Primary Series
by Alexandra Mackenzie: Ashtanga is a traditional style of yoga that can be broken into six series. […]
Is The Best Medicine Around Right Beneath Our Feet?
by Chip Richards: As we move through our very fast paced lives and become more aware of the negative impact of stress and other lifestyle factors on our body… […]
BA.2.12.1 Poised To Become Dminant In US, Raising Concern For Future Vaccines
by Beth Mole: Omicron subvariants are evading vaccines and infection-derived protections… […]
Awaken Interviews Bernie Siegel, M.D. Pt 3 – No Beginnings, No Endings. We are immortal!
Donna Quesada: That reminds me of a story I’m wondering if you can share. It’s about using language so as to reach people. […]
Researchers Have Identified The Diet to Follow if You Want to Live as Long as Possible
by Mike McCrae: Depending on the genes you were dealt, your body could be destined for a long, healthy future that stretches on for decades to come… […]
Awaken Interviews Dr. Bernie Siegel M.D. Pt 2 – The Power Of The Mind
Donna Quesada: That’s a beautiful story. Something I have notice in researching you and your work… You’ve had such a beautiful career and that is because you want to heal people. […]
Here’s How to Modify 7 Common Yoga Poses for Tight Hips
by Leah Sugerman: There are so many excellent yoga poses for tight hips to gently open and stretch the muscles and connective tissue supporting the pelvic girdle… […]
Huge Study Identifies The ‘Optimal’ Amount of Sleep From Middle Age Onwards
by Jacinta Bowler: Sleep – a lot like eating food – is one of those things we need to live, but seemingly there are plenty of ways to do it wrong… […]
Awaken Interviews Dr. Bernie Siegel, M.D. Pt 1 – Love Warrior
Donna Quesada: Nice to meet you Bernie, I’m Donna. Dr. Bernie Siegel, M.D.: Thank You. […]
Chemical From Gut Bacteria Promotes Obesity
by Quinn Eastman: The bacteria inside our guts are fine-tuning our metabolism, depending on our diet, and new research suggests how they accomplish it… […]
Science & Spirit: All About Aging
by Abbie Fischer: Organs age at different rates, even a little alcohol shrinks your brain, and steps matter… […]
Combo COVID booster is the way to go this fall, Moderna data suggests
by Beth Mole: A bivalent vaccine produced stronger, broader protection, early data suggests… […]
5 Healthy Berry Recipes & How to Use Berries
by Ocean Robbins: If you’re a fan of conspiracy theories, you’ll love the one about miracle berries… […]
Are Phytoestrogens In Food Bad for You?
by Ocean Robbins: The 1986 film Little Shop of Horrors starred Audrey II, a Venus flytrap that feasted on human flesh and incited a flower shop clerk to murder two people to satisfy its ravenous appetite… [...]
How to Build Collagen Naturally
by Ocean Robbins: The population density of Manhattan is about 70,000 people per square mile, so it’s a good thing that all those people don’t rely on cars to get around… […]
Forget Marco Polo! The Real Origin of Spaghetti & Tomato Sauce
by Lewis Beale: We talked to author and Italian food scholar Massimo Montanari about his new book, “A Short History of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce,” and the real history of this staple… […]
Plant-Based Preparedness: The Healthy Way to Prepare for Emergencies
by Ocean Robbins: On November 14, 1943, the 25-year-old assistant conductor for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra was relaxing as the orchestra finished preparations for a nationally broadcast concert at Carnegie Hall… […]
Health Trackers: Benefits, Downsides, & the Top Types to Consider
by Ocean Robbins: With the proliferation of watches, pendants, straps, and other wearable health trackers that monitor aspects of our biology… […]
How to Use Food Scraps to Reduce Kitchen Waste
by Ocean Robbins: The comedian George Carlin had interesting views on refrigerator management: “Leftovers make you feel good twice… […]
Is Pineapple Good For You — And the Planet?
by Ocean Robbins: You’re an 18th-century British aristocrat. How do you show your fellow nobles just how rich and powerful you are? John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, did it with a pineapple… […]
For mRNA, Covid Vaccines Are Just the Beginning
by Amit Katmala: With clinical vaccine trials for everything from HIV to Zika, messenger RNA could transform medicine—or widen health care inequalities… […]
Can Stuff In Broccoli And Brussels Sprouts Prevent Covid-19?
COVID-19 has already killed more than 6 million people worldwide, and studies have shown that common colds cost […]
Everything You Need to Know About Natural Flavors
by Ocean Robbins: I would bet that the last time you went grocery shopping, you picked out a number of food items that appeared to be pretty healthy… […]
Edible Flowers: How to Find & Use Them in Recipes
by Ocean Robbins: Can we agree that many flowers are visually beautiful? We grow them in gardens, give and receive them as gifts (and as promises and apologies), and use them to brighten up our [...]
To Avoid Mosquitos Bites, Wear The Right Colors
by James Urton: Beating the bite of mosquitoes this spring and summer could hinge on your attire and your skin, a new study shows… […]
Afternoon Tea: Recipes For A Plant-Based Tea Party
by Ocean Robbins: According to legend, the 18th-century British peer John Montagu (the 4th Earl of Sandwich) was such a committed gambler that he could not tear himself away from the betting table long enough to [...]
The Top Priority For Having A Healthy Body – Deepak Chopra
by Deepak Chopra: Here’s a quiz with only one question: To have a healthy body, which is more desirable, being in shape physically or being free of depression? […]
Plant-Based Alternatives To Retinol For Healthy, Younger-Looking Skin
by Brian Vaszily: What you feed your body plays a big role in how healthy it is. Nutrient-packed food, clean water, and the right herbs and spices can all support vibrant health, while processed junk [...]
Why the Global Rise in Vegan and Plant-Based Eating is No Fad (30x Increase in US Vegans + Other Astounding Vegan Stats)
by Liana Minassian: Outside of countries and cultures where abstaining from animal products was part of spiritual or moral beliefs, diets that limited or excluded meat, dairy products, and eggs… […]
Missing Your Sun Salutations With A Foot Or Ankle Injury?
by Tonya Wetzel: Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) seem futile if you have a foot or ankle injury… […]
Scientists Rewind The Clock of Human Skin Cells to Make Them Act 30 Years Younger
by David Nield: It’s not quite the mythical fountain of youth but it is, perhaps, a start… […]
Growing Cucumbers: How To Add Crunch To Your Garden This Season
by Kerin Gould: Grow these delicious, kid-friendly vegetables with a few expert tips… […]
Three Ayurvedic Tools to Help You Reduce Stress
by Dr. Manas S. Kshirsagar: Stress is an inevitable part of life… […]
8 Health Benefits Of Baking Soda
by Elizabeth Beasley: 8 Health Benefits Of Baking Soda… […]
Scientists Used Cellular Rejuvenation Therapy to Rewind Aging in Mice
by Shelly Fan: At roughly 70 years human age, the mice looked elderly and unremarkable… […]