When you think about inflammation, your first thought may be swelling after an injury. However, inflammation occurs throughout the body any time it is trying to heal from injury or illness. Inflammation is vital and is the body’s natural healing response. While inflammation is necessary for recovery, there are two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is sudden and tempo ...

In recent years, gut health has moved from a niche scientific topic to a central pillar of overall well-being. Researchers now recognize the gut not just as a digestive system but as a complex ecosystem that influences immunity, mental health, metabolism and even chronic disease risk. At the heart of good gut health lies one powerful, and sometimes overlooked, factor: the food ...

For years, fats have been misunderstood and labeled as unhealthy, leading many to limit or avoid them. While saturated fats should be consumed in moderation and trans fats avoided, unsaturated fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. Along with protein and carbohydrates, healthy fats are one of the three key macronutrients and play a vital role in overall well-being. Types ...

Have you ever stepped on a treadmill and found yourself guessing how fast to run, how long to go or how much weight to use? You’re not alone. Two effective ways to personalize your workouts are zone training and the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale. These tools use heart rate (HR) data and your perception of effort to remove the guesswork from exercise intensity. Both zon ...

In a world where small actions can create big waves, choosing to pay it forward is one of the simplest ways to spark meaningful change. The concept of paying it forward goes beyond simply doing something kind. It means performing an act of kindness with no motive or expectation other than helping someone else. When you pay it forward, you send a message that the other person is ...