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We fill the cold winter months with things that keep us warm and cozy, inside and out. Steaming hot beverages, fuzzy blankets, knitted scarves, and vanilla-scented candles take over as we hunker down in a semi-hibernating state. As the temperatures drop outside, the moisture disappears from the air, leaving us with the dreaded winter skin. Since we’re all bundled up, we forget ... Continue Reading
If you haven’t tried this popular superfood, it’s time to hop aboard the chia train. Chia seeds are appearing in just about every health food store and supermarket out there. These teeny-tiny seeds are praised for their rich nutrition profile and countless benefits. Not to be confused with poppy seeds, these little black seeds have been around for thousands of years. Records ... Continue Reading
Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who noticed brain tissue changes in a woman back in 1906. The patient exhibited what we now recognize as the classic Alzheimer’s symptoms of memory loss, out-of-character behavior, and difficulties with language. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects one in ten Americans over the age of 65. It’s a ... Continue Reading
A recent study suggests eating these fruits and vegetables will help lower your risk of breast cancer. This post from Byrdie showcases the healthy foods that you should add to your diet chart. “Eat your greens.” We’ve known this adage all too well, from the time we were rebellious vegetable-hating kids to our current state as more vegetable-tolerant adults (hopefully). We know ... Continue Reading
The incredibly nutritious baobab fruit comes from the baobab tree—also called “boab,” “boaboa,” “bottle tree,” “the tree of life,” “upside-down tree,” and “monkey bread tree”—which is native to Africa. Baobab fruit hangs from the branch of the baobab tree for six months or more, baking in the sun. It dries up until it is smooth and brown on the outside and dry and white on ... Continue Reading
