To improve your overall health and wellness, there’s no shortage of physical activities you can do on your own or with a group of people. But when it comes to yoga or Pilates, people are often unclear about what separates the two activities and whether they should choose one over […]

How can dietary changes improve overall well-being and potentially help weight loss? Dietary changes have a major impact on our well-being and health. Though losing weight is easier now with many novel medications and interventional procedures, to maintain healthy prolonged weight loss, there is no better alternative than the hard-earned, […]

Covid cases appear to be climbing, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and one particular variant seems to be fueling the virus’ spread. JN.1, as the variant is known, now accounts for around 44% of Covid cases in the U.S., up […]

If you’ve been browsing the aisles of your local pharmacy or swiping on TikTok, you’re probably familiar with ashwagandha or have seen celebrities and influencers touting the supplement’s stress-relieving benefits. Ashwagandha is a “very powerful herb that has its origins in Ayurveda, which is the ancient form of medicine from […]

When you’re in the midst of a killer sweat session, gratitude, which Merriam-Webster defines as “the state of being grateful; thankfulness”—may not be the first word that comes to mind. (More like I can’t wait for this ish to be over!) But it should be.  “It’s easy to be grateful […]

In my work as a registered dietitian, one of the questions I get most is about low-carb diets. But does a low-carb diet mean no carbs or reduced carb? Is it the same as a keto diet? Is it sugar free? Can you totally ignore calories? Classifying the main types […]

You’d be hard-pressed to find a meal that didn’t benefit from a little garlic. From omelets, to pasta dishes, to meat marinades, a little bit of garlic goes a long way in adding major flavor. Not only is the tiny clove small but mighty in the cooking department, but consuming […]