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Losing Just 80 Minutes Of Sleep a Night Could Cause Weight Gain

by Shari Barbanel | July 13, 2026

Getting a little less sleep each night may have a bigger impact on your health than you realize. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that adults who cut their nightly sleep by about 80 minutes for six weeks gained an average of 1 lb. and spent more time being inactive. ...

Intermittent Fasting May Be Easier Than Counting Calories For Weight Loss

by Shari Barbanel | July 8, 2026

People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide (Australia). The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected eating habits, mood, sleep and overall quality of ...

From Infancy to Teenagers

by Eric Munson | July 1, 2026

Integrative and holistic approaches to maintain children’s health. According to Grand View Research, the global children’s dietary health supplements market is expected to reach a valuation of more than $6 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 percent from 2026-2033. The report shows, especially in the post-pandemic world, that ...

This Bedroom Temperature Could Help Older Adults Sleep With Less Stress

by Shari Barbanel | February 11, 2026

New research from Griffith University (Australia) published in BMC Medicine suggests that keeping a bedroom at 24°C (75°F) overnight can lower stress responses during sleep in older adults. The findings point to bedroom temperature as an important and often overlooked factor in nighttime recovery. The study was led by Dr. Fergus O’Connor from Griffith’s School ...

Sleeping Less Than 7 Hours Could Cut Years Off Your Life

by Shari Barbanel | January 12, 2026

Getting a full night of sleep may play a larger role in longevity than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) indicates that regularly getting too little sleep is linked to a shorter lifespan. The findings were recently published in the journal SLEEP Advances. To reach their conclusions, researchers analyzed a ...

Sleepless and Restless Nights

by Eric Munson | January 12, 2026

Natural and integrative approaches for relaxation and sleep. In today’s fast-paced modern world, stress and anxiety have become a regular part of daily life for many Americans. The constant barrage of stressors—whether related to work, family or personal challenges—it can be difficult to wind down after a long day and get a healthy night’s sleep. ...

The Holistic Male

by Eric Munson | November 24, 2025

Natural solutions for men’s health and wellness. Men may be interested in different issues at different ages. For example, a 20-year-old may want better skin or to lift heavier weights. A 60-year-old may want better sleep at night and a healthier prostate. However, men want good health, energy, sexual performance, great mood and all the ...

Josh Redd, NMD, MPHb

by Shari Barbanel | October 31, 2025

Josh Redd, NMD, MS, MPHb is the founder of PalmaVita Clinic, a leading regenerative medicine and longevity center, and RedRiver Health and Wellness, one of the nation’s largest functional medicine clinic groups specializing in autoimmune conditions. He earned his master’s in public health biology with an emphasis in molecular biology and immunology from Johns Hopkins ...

Ailsa Hichens, Nutritionist and Coach

by Shari Barbanel | July 1, 2025

Ailsa Hichens is a registered nutritionist and coach based in the United Kingdom with more than 10 years working in women’s health education. Her specialist area is in menopause and midlife health and her mission is to inspire real women living sometimes messy lives to create a life they love by eating and living well. ...

Getting Back to Basics with Nuance

by Serena Goldstein | July 1, 2025

Over the decades, we’ve seen countless diet and life trends rise and fall—each often accompanied by a glorified body ideal. In reality, there’s rarely one “correct” way to be, yet marketing and media can greatly influence which ideas gain popularity. As our world shifted from limited internet access to having vast information at our fingertips—through ...

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