Health and Wellness Articles
latest articles on health, disease prevention and wellness
Are there any benefits to taking multivitamins?
Vitamins are organic compounds needed for normal growth and development. So far, we have identified four fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and nine water-soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7,...
Heart Health, Slave Food, Plant-based diet: A conversation with Dr. Columbus Batiste
What are the ideal foods to eat for heart disease, for overall health? I sit down with Dr. Columbus Batiste to discuss his work on the Slave Food project, his upcoming book, and how to make lasting...
Mindfulness Meditation may be the key to better Sleep!
Anyone who has experienced a blaring alarm clock after a night of minimal or restless sleep would agree- sleep is a deep-rooted bodily need, especially if you are trying to have a happy and...
Eating Healthy Shouldn’t Be Complicated
It seems like every week there is a new diet to try. Someone is always trying to sell a magic pill promising rapid weight loss with no side effects. According to data from Marketdata Enterprises,...
Best way to lose belly fat with exercise
Belly fat is linked to severe health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, cancer, fatty liver, and even depression. What exercise is the most effective for...
Top 4 Science-based health benefits of positive thinking
There is so much talk about positive thinking. There are movies, books and entire conferences on it. But what is the scientific evidence? Is it hope, or is it all hype? Background Before we dive...
The link between Exercise and Mental Health
Mental health is such an important topic that doesn't get enough attention. What is the impact of exercise on mental health? Specifically, what type of exercise can play the most significant role in...
Plant-based versus Ketogenic diets: What is the evidence?
The field of nutrition is filled with population-based studies. Part of that is because it's incredibly difficult to do a randomized controlled study and to do it long enough to get meaningful...
High carbohydrate plant-based diet for weight loss?
When it comes to nutrition, there are endless discussions about which macronutrients you should be eating the most or the least. There is always discussion about low-carb, low-fat, high-fat, and...
