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Quiz question: What's the healthiest part of Thanksgiving? Nope, it's not the Brussels sprouts or sweet potato casserole. The most health-promoting aspect of Thanksgiving is right there in the name of the holiday: giving thanks. It turns out that the practice of gratitude, if it were bottled in pill form, would be the world's best-selling drug. Practicing gratitude daily can improve our moods, our fortunes, and our communities. Read on to discover the mind-blowing power of giving thanks on our health and happiness.

Want to boost your mood? These 16 foods can help in stunning ways!

Learn how to live a crazy, sexy life every single day with this inspiring and empowering video featuring Kris Carr.

Science has discovered that the heart is so much more than a mechanical pump. It has its own brain and a nervous system, and constantly changes what it’s doing based on its perception of your internal state. It turns out that love doesn’t just feel good — it can actually protect your heart from damage and disease, too.

The cutting edge of medicine is largely focused on longevity through genetic manipulation, nanotechnology, and advances in cellular science. While most of this is still in the realm of science fiction, the good news is that we already know a great deal about how to extend human life and health. There are several societies that produce far more than their expected share of centenarians and other healthy long-lived people. What can we learn from the Blue Zones, and how can we apply their wisdom to our lives?

Over the past couple of decades, insect populations around the globe have plummeted. While that might sound lovely if you’re thinking about mosquitoes and no-see-ums, it’s actually putting us on a collision course with an environmental catastrophe. Without pollinating insects, our food supply is at risk. And without insects in general, the entire web of terrestrial life would likely collapse. So what’s causing the insect die-off, and what can we do to reverse it?

There’s overwhelming evidence that a well-constructed vegan diet is one of the healthiest ways to nourish your body. Unfortunately, negative myths about plant-based diets persist; some of them deter people from trying, while others lead people to go about the transition in unhealthy ways. In this article, we’ll explore vegan myths and facts, so you can make an informed decision about reducing or eliminating animal products from your diet.

Green beans are fantastic vegetables that have suffered from unfortunate PR, due to either being overboiled into mush or smothered in saturated fat and salt as part of an iconic American Thanksgiving side dish. To help rehabilitate this overlooked veggie’s reputation, in this article, we’ll look at all the ways green beans can make a yummy and nutritious comeback in your kitchen.

Do you look forward to the holidays? Unfortunately, too often, we end up stressed out and upset when it comes to holiday meals and gatherings with family and friends. Whether it’s rising to the challenge of putting together the “perfect” menu, or dealing with different diets and personalities, sometimes we can lose sight of the meaning of the occasion along the way. Here are some tips and amazing recipes for a holiday gathering sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Green fitness means exercising outdoors, in nature. It conveys so many benefits that if it were a drug, it would be an all-time bestseller. And those benefits aren’t just for the people exercising in nature, but for the planet itself. So why would you exercise outdoors? What are the benefits? And how can we make nature accessible to all?

Let’s hear it for crunch! We love foods that snap and break in our mouths — the louder, the better. From chips to crisps to puffs to crackers to pretzels, most of us can’t get enough of that crunchy mouthfeel. But our modern diet is full of unhealthy crunch. What can we do about that? Do we have to settle for limp, soggy fare? Or can we find healthy ways to satisfy our munchies for the crunchies?

Want a snack that satisfies all of your crunchy, creamy, and dreamy snacking desires? We sure do. This is one of our favorite go-to snacks that literally makes us hum with happiness because of its flavor, texture AND nutrition. Get probiotic goodness with each bite, plus leafy greens and whole grains (or seeds, depending on the cracker) to boot!