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WellnessSee articleNew Netflix Docuseries ‘Secrets of the Blue Zones’ Reveals How to Live to 100
In the United States, the average life expectancy recently dropped to 76 years—the lowest it’s been in the past two decades. Extensive research has been conducted on America’s high mortality rates, and experts point to an inadequate health care system, poor city planning, and easy access to firearms among myriad other factors that contribute to […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer? Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains
Colon cancer was once rare in people under 50, but over the past three decades, it’s become increasingly common. A 2017 study found that people born in 1990 are twice as likely to develop colon cancer as people born in 1950, and the American Cancer Society released a report earlier this year underscoring the uptick, […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Reveals Vegan Diets Generate 75% Less Greenhouse Gases Than Meat-Heavy Diets
In the most comprehensive analysis to date of dietary patterns and their climate impact, researchers have found that vegan diets create 75% less greenhouse gas emissions than meat-heavy diets. The study, published recently in Nature Food, analyzed the diets of more than 55,000 people in the United Kingdom and integrated data from 38,000 farms across […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement
Of the trillions of microbes living in your gut, the majority are friendly, helping to absorb nutrients, optimize immune function, prevent disease, and keep bad bacteria in check. You want to have as many of these “good bacteria” as possible. Probiotics offer one way to up your count. Think of them like reinforcements, brought in […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Confirms Plant-Based Diet Can Promote Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet can help people with Type 2 diabetes achieve remission or significantly decrease their reliance on medication, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Researchers analyzed the health records of 59 Type 2 diabetes patients who were treated at a cardiac wellness clinic where they […] -
WellnessSee articleUltramarathon Champion Austin Meyer on Life as a Vegan Endurance Athlete
In the spring of 2023, Austin Meyer won his first ultramarathon—a grueling 100-kilometer trail race through the majestic landscape of Zion National Park. The path to his incredible achievement was paved by years of dedicated training, an unwavering positive attitude, and lots of plant-based meals. Meyer was first introduced to veganism in 2018 and has […] -
WellnessSee article6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein
Editor’s Note: The following article is excerpted from Plant-Powered Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, MS, RD; and Cory Davis, MBA P.Ag. Released this spring, Plant-Powered Protein busts protein myths, breaks down complex nutrition science in an easy-to-understand way, and offers cooking tips and recipes to help readers put their knowledge into practice. Learn […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Finds a Simple Breathing Exercise May Help Decrease Alzheimer’s Risk
Can you breathe your way to a healthier brain? Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found intriguing new evidence that deep, intentional breathing could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease—regardless of your current age. The study, published recently in Nature Scientific Reports, measured the amount of two amyloid-beta peptides in […] -
How ToSee article4 Drug-Free Ways to Fight Seasonal Allergies
With a 2022 study out of the University of Michigan showing that climate change is making allergy season start earlier and last longer, it’s more important than ever to find ways to keep pollen from making you miserable. Eating whole-food, plant-based is a step in the right direction, since eliminating dairy can help relieve nasal […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Research: Making Plant-Based Meals the Default in Dining Halls Can Help Meet Climate Goals
Presenting plant-based meals as the default option in university dining halls can reduce daily food-related greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 24%, finds new research conducted by the Food for Climate League. Researchers used the psycho-behavioral concept of “defaults” as the primary tool for impacting students’ behavior. According to the study, “defaults are a type of […] -
WellnessSee articleTabitha Brown on Her New Line of Salt-Free Seasonings
Tabitha Brown’s review of a tempeh BLT in 2017 may have been what made her famous, but spend a few minutes watching her humorous, chock-full-of-charm videos and it’s clear that she was bound to find a life in the limelight one way or another. In the five years since that first viral video, Brown has […] -
WellnessSee articleBeating Diabetes with Diet: Sharon Palmer’s New Guide Provides an Approachable Plant-Based Plan
Sharon Palmer (aka The Plant-Powered Dietitian) is beloved for her engaging plant-based cookbooks and blog, which are backed up by several decades of experience working as a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her brand-new release, The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes: A Guide for Prevention and Management, dives into the ever-growing research around the benefits of veganism […]
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