Gut-Lung Axis The Gut-Lung Axis Along with studies on inflammation and respiratory disease, there is an emerging body of research focusing on the gut-lung axis. This term describes the relationship between the digestive system and the lungs. Some foods affect the bacteria and other microbes living in your gut, and that in turn might have … Read more
Shohel Rana Pro/Shutterstock Getting hummingbirds to stick around your garden is all about providing a great environment. Using K-Cups to attract them with a bubbler fountain is helpful, but the first step is to provide an ample food source. And nothing’s keeping you from sharing a snack with your … Read more
Rue des Martyrs is a bustling artery in the vibrant SoPi district of Paris, with views of Sacré Coeur looming above. But hidden away at the very top of the street is an atypical haven. It’s a hotel in a land of butter where all of the meals are vegan, where classically Parisian design codes … Read more
Merch Hub/Shutterstock While Costco is the absolute best store to buy meat from, it’s also a great vendor for grilling accessories. The right setup can be just as important as the perfect protein, and being able to affordably access everything you need is a major boon for … Read more
HB Protein Smoothies, now expanding internationally, is deepening its roots in Arizona with franchisees who believed in the brand before they ever signed a deal. Gilbert couple Michael and Samantha Marquez were loyal HB customers first. Now they’re bringing the brand to their own backyard. At the same time, the brand is preparing to open … Read more
I eat a lot of salads this time of year. Actually, I eat salads for most of the seasons! This Italian chopped salad skips the lettuce and adds Italian grinder flavors to chicken instead. It’s high in protein and my family can’t get enough! Italian Grinder Chopped Salad If you’ve ever been to a sub … Read more
Why are nuts associated with decreased mortality, but not peanut butter? According to the largest study of risk factors for death in human history, a poor diet causes more deaths than anything. Cigarettes only kill about 8 million people a year, whereas humanity’s diet kills millions more, as you can see below and at 0:20 … Read more
For years, magnesium citrate has been the standard form used in most magnesium supplements. It’s cheap to produce, absorbed relatively well, and most consumers aren’t even aware there are other options, so most supplement brands don’t bother using anything else. And for the most part, this is logical—most kinds of magnesium like magnesium oxide, magnesium … Read more
Bob Riha Jr/Getty Images When you think about the 1980s, you might think of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” or of painfully bright neon colors. Either way, the first thought to come to mind was likely not about that decade’s grocery stores. But maybe it should be. The ’80s … Read more
We already know microplastics and plastic-associated chemicals can build up in our bodies — but now we have reason to believe they might leave our bodies faster than we thought, too.Credit: Unsplash Getty Images As we all know, plastic exposure is a major modern health concern. With microplastics showing up everywhere from Himalayan sea salt … Read more