Whether it’s a never-ending to do list, the constant stream of somber news, or trying to focus on that Zoom meeting while the dogs bark and the doorbell rings, the sources of stress in our lives right now are at an all-time high. The good news? There are simple steps you can t...

Drinking too much coffee can be detrimental because of its high caffeine content. "Too much caffeine may pose a danger to your health," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. There are several other drinks that can help you stay awake in the morning aside from coffee. America...

What if one of the best ways to feel healthy and confident in our bodies is to shift eating habits in a way that betters the world around us? In 2019, a global group of experts formed the EAT-Lancet Commission and released the planetary health diet as a science-based, accessible solu...

Casseroles have long been a dinnertime go-to for many reasons: One, they get a well-rounded meal on the table that doesn't require a ton of active cooking time and only dirty one main dish in the process. Plus, a single casserole yields enough servings to feed a crowded table or produce plenty of le...

Whenever someone talks about how stress can negatively impact general well-being, I'm pretty sure I can feel my cortisol levels reactively spike. It's stressful enough to survive through the current state of the world, so hearing that, according to research, the experience of stress can cu...

Fitness influencers are a dime a dozen these days. The trouble is, however, that the lack of regulation on social media means anyone can give out fitness advice, and there's a lot of misinformation that has the potential to be damaging.  A recent study of fitness content on TikTok fo...

Walking is one of the simplest ways to get healthy, see the world with fresh eyes, and find peace within yourself. Walking a mile a day can do wonders when it comes to stress relief. Exercise helps flood the brain with feel-good chemicals, being in nature is calming, and walking itself is ...

Regardless of whether or not you're trying to lose weight, tea deserves a spot in your diet. Why? It's completely free of calories, sugar, and fat yet super flavorful—making it a viable replacement for less healthy beverages. Unfortunately, there are no real magic shortcuts when it comes to ach...

What if we told you just one change a day could help you cut back on or eliminate sugar in your diet? Well, it’s not too good to be true, and this seven-day sugar challenge from the new Hearst Home book Sugar Shock by Carol Prager and Samantha Cassetty, M.S., R.D., will teach you how....

A couple years ago, everyone from your neighbor to your mom was talking about the ketogenic diet. These days, everyone seems to be going plant-based, and it's an eating style that's proving to be more than a passing trend. If you're a parent, the next natural question after going plant-based your...