How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Your Phone
The Challenge: We love our digital devices, but using them in an unsafe way can have repercussions for our physical health. The Science: Research suggests there are some big ways that our digital device use is having a negative impact on our physical health. The Solution: Avoid certain bad digital habits and you can use your devices without […]
The Secret Ingredient To Improving Your Mood
The Challenge: We struggle to eat healthy food – the rest is just so much tastier to us! The Science: Consuming more daily portions of fruits and veggies greatly improves our mood. The Solution: The more you raise your portions of fruit and vegetables, the happier you become! We’re all familiar with the adage as old as nutritional science […]
Interview With Erin Sears Basile + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Erin Sears Basile received her BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Vanguard University and then went on to receive her MA in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University. She then pursued a teaching career and has loved sharing the joys of music with her students for the past thirteen years. Following a health […]
5 Science-Backed Reasons To Go Off The Grid
The Challenge: Technology is helpful but addictive. The Science: Stepping away from your device does a favor for your well-being. The Solution: Take time away from tech. Go outside instead! Would you rather go a day without your phone or receive an electric shock? It seems counterintuitive, but studies show that people would take the shocks rather than give up […]
The Top 3 Myths About Going Vegan
The Challenge: Vegan diets often get a bad rap for limiting proteins and nutrients The Science: Research shows that a vegan diet actually improves protein and nutrient intake The Solution: Sticking to veganism requires dedication, but the science says it’s well worth it! Mention veganism in casual conversation, and you’re likely to receive some polarizing responses. From there’s just no […]
These 5 Super-Powered Drinks Put Coffee To Shame
The Challenge: Coffee is our go-to beverage, but are there better alternatives?The Science: These coffee alternatives offer major health advantages.The Solution: Want sustained energy without the crash? Try these powerful drinks. When it comes to caffeine, hardly any beverage will compete with the powerful jolt of coffee. However, no other beverage also comes with a major crash (2 […]
The Scientific Secret To Permanent Stress Reduction
The Challenge: Even as more of us are aware of its dangers, stress is more prevalent than ever The Science: Unlike many practices that often take time to implement, simple dietary choices can result in immediate stress-reduction The Solution: Consuming less animal-based food can majorly decrease stress and improve mood. Every day, research seems to uncover new, ever-more unsettling ways that chronically […]
3 Epic Ways To Eliminate Stress And Get Happy — Fast!
The Challenge: Healthy habits are a long-term investment; feeling better in the now is a challenge The Science: Studies show that yogic breathing and increased water intake can improve mood The Solution: Incorporate these three tips for the mind, body, and spirit to boost your happiness! Your body feels achy, you have trouble concentrating at work, and you inexplicably snap […]
Why Physical Fitness Doesn’t Confer Well-Being
The Challenge: Despite elite fitness, many athletes & trainers still struggle with health issues The Science: Research suggests that fitness-focused diets can bear serious adverse effects The Solution: Altering diet in the ways suggested below will help confer both fitness and health! When Bob Harper, famous for his long-standing work on The Biggest Loser and widely regarded as amongst the […]
A Paleo Diet For The Mind
The Challenge: Obesity and psychological disorders have been on the rise for decades. The Science: Learning from our Neanderthalian ancestors might bring a cure The Solution: Move, sleep, love, eat well, and spend time in the sunshine! Mankind is a smart bunch. We’ve learned how to build skyscrapers as high as mountains; we can travel to any place […]
