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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.

Looking for holiday gifts you’ll feel good about giving or receiving? These healthy, ethical, and sustainable gifts are functional, practical, and inspired. You’ll find causes to support, health and beauty items, kitchen enhancements, educational entertainment, and more for the people and the planet you love.

Spending time in nature can feel good. But does it really offer benefits for mental, physical, and spiritual health? And if so, what are some practical ways to incorporate more nature into your busy life? Discover the science of “vitamin N” and learn simple tips to benefit from the healing powers of the natural world.

Gardens can produce food, and we need food to stay alive. But the act of gardening gives us far more than calories. Gardeners tend to be healthier, happier, longer-lived, and more socially engaged than non-gardeners. Why is that? And what kind of gardening, and how much of it, produces the biggest health benefits?

Not all US farmers fit into the stereotype of an old white man in flannel and overalls. There is a growing queer agricultural contingent seeking increased inclusivity and community. LGBTQ+ farmers challenge historical barriers in agriculture, while also leading the way in envisioning (and bringing to fruition) a more equitable and sustainable farming future, where anyone can grow healthy food, and everyone can thrive.

Embarking on the journey through menopause and perimenopause can often feel like navigating uncharted waters, with many women feeling unprepared for the physical and emotional shifts that accompany these totally normal life stages. Despite its universal nature, there's a startling lack of comprehensive education on menopause, even within the medical community. Fortunately, one of the keys to a smoother transition may lie in our diet and lifestyle choices. Discover how certain foods can naturally boost estrogen and progesterone levels, helping to balance hormones and alleviate symptoms during this significant life transition.

More and more people are finding out how powerful food can be as a way to optimize health and contribute to a healthier world. In 2023, the Food Revolution Network both benefited from and contributed to this emerging zeitgeist. Here are some of the ways we made an impact in 2023.

In this heartfelt video, Ocean engages his father, John Robbins, in an intimate and moving conversation as they share news of a challenging health diagnosis and its impact on their lives. John candidly shares what he’s facing, and how he’s working with it — emphasizing the power of gratitude, acceptance, and courage. You’ll witness a moving father-son bond and a poignant story, leading to an inspiring example of making the best of the sometimes very painful realities of life.

Changing your diet is difficult enough. But sometimes it’s just as difficult to find support from others when you no longer eat the way they do. In this article, relationship coach Veronica Monet discusses how she navigates feelings of loneliness as a plant-based eater. And why it’s important to eat together even when we eat different foods.

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.