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  • HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR A PANDEMIC?

    There’s a lot that we don’t know about SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. We don’t know exactly how far it can spread outside when walking or running, why some otherwise healthy peop...
  • Can new legislation help the U.S. addiction crisis?

    The U.S. addiction crisis is a staple of the national news cycle, and while opioids are often the focus, they aren’t the only problem. A December 2019 New York Times article asserted that, while f...
  • How to calm an anxious mind? Get more deep sleep.

    Nothing feels better than waking up after a night of perfect sleep. That blissful, worry-free feeling the morning after deep and restful sleep is not only in your head—actually, it’s in your brain....
  • How metabolism changes with age and what you can do about it

    As the years creep up on us, we’re too often reminded that our metabolism isn’t what it used to be. We may not be able to pull off those days of eating not-so-nourishing foods, or having a non-acti...
  • What are essential oils and how can you use them?

    Essential oils (EOs) are chemical components that come directly from plants and have the potential to positively affect the mind and body. Specifically, essential oils are concentrated, volatile (c...