Personal Health

Eating for your health can be met with odd looks, aggressive questions, and even outright criticism at social events. Others’ reactions often come from feeling ill at ease, along with perceptions of being judged. But can you successfully address the fears that others may have, while also honoring your boundaries and not compromising your dietary choices? Yes, you can! Veronica Monet — Food Revolutionary, relationship coach, and assistant to Food Revolution Network President, John Robbins, shares ways to bring empathy into food conversations — and three key things you can do to stay true to yourself while helping those around you feel accepted and respected.

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?

Hair and nails are among the first things people notice about one another, but they’re not just for looks. They’re meant to protect your body. And when they stop looking strong and healthy, that can indicate an underlying issue. Here’s what to know about hair and nails and how to keep them looking healthy.

We used to check our watches only when we wanted to know what time it was. Now, that little device on your wrist can display your heart rate, blood oxygen, stress level, calories burned, and how many steps you’ve taken since you got out of bed. Health trackers are here to stay. And they’re getting ever more sophisticated in the data they can collect, and the nudges they can provide. But should you wear one? And if so, which kind? And are there any downsides to them?

Eating healthfully doesn’t have to be hard. It just means consuming a variety of whole, plant-based foods on a regular basis. But there are some simple strategies that can accelerate the nutrient value you derive from your food. In this article, we’ll look at the science of food sourcing, preparation, and combining for maximum nutritional benefit.

New viral pandemics are just one of the many public health crises linked to factory farming. In this article, discover how factory farms contribute to antibiotic resistance, pollution, animal cruelty, foodborne pathogens, and other illnesses — making them a danger to both animals and humans alike.

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us feeling overwhelmed and helpless. But is it possible to reduce your risk of poor outcomes by improving the quality of your diet?

It’s one thing to acknowledge that sugar is bad for us, but it’s another to understand just how much havoc it can wreak on our health. Yet, even armed with that knowledge, sugar is a major temptation for many of us, especially during gatherings. Dr. Michael Klaper shares his journey to “slay the sugary beast” and how you can apply these tactics the next time you’re staring down a plate of cookies or a slice of birthday cake.

Folate is perhaps best known as a critical nutrient during pregnancy, but it serves important roles in your health throughout your lifespan. Here’s what folate does, where to find it, how much you need, and how it differs from folic acid.

Vitamin K may not get as much attention as some of the other vitamins, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Stranded in the middle of the alphabet, it plays several important roles in your health. Here’s what you need to know about what vitamin K does for your body, how much you need, and where to get it.

Worldwide, figures for obesity continue to rise to mind-blowing levels, including obesity in children. A fundamental shift in awareness and nutritional education is necessary in order to address this issue head-on. Jyl Steinback, of the nonprofit Shape Up Us, discusses the issues influencing our children’s eating habits — and the ways in which teachers, parents, and the children themselves can improve nutritional knowledge and experience for kids.

Vitamin B12 is a hot topic in the vegan community since it’s one of the few nutrients hard to obtain on an entirely plant-based diet. That doesn’t mean meat-eaters should gloat, though: many omnivores suffer from B12 deficiency as well. So what is B12, why is it important for health, and how do you know if you’re getting enough?