Homelessness continues to rise globally, and with that, there is an increase in children and youth who are experiencing rough sleep and...

Societal norms are perceived rules and actions deemed appropriate or acceptable within a community or group.  Societal or social norms...

If I told you that your zip code has a stronger influence on your health than your genetic code, would you believe me? It's true! And...

Neuroscience shows that the first seven years of life are foundational to a child's development. Children are like sponges and are...

Mental health conditions are typical in contemporary social systems, like the US, which has the highest rate of depression among...

“It is easier to change a man's religion than to change his diet.” ― Margaret Mead Global obesity rates are rising and based on last...

When you’re feeling that afternoon slump, does a sugar boost often greet you in the form of a soft drink, candy bar, or pastry? When life...

“The brain sees women as parts and men as a whole. Everybody Operates this way. We can’t just blame men” (Scientific American, 2012)...

Introduction Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is increasing in America and is a growing concern as the country's demand for...

Humans are creatures of habit, and our biological drive is to gravitate toward what is familiar, safe, and comfortable to avoid suffering...

With 2021 coming to a close, the novel virus continues to overwhelm the country's health care system and devastate American's both...

When I reflect on the country’s current struggle against coronavirus disease 2019, It’s not a shocking revelation to say food politics in...

If our minds were compared to mansions, the subconscious mechanisms of the brain would dominate 95% of the home. This part of the brain...

Our bodies are miraculous creations in a constant state of functioning, fluctuation, change, and repair much the same way a city...

Phytochemicals are plant compounds that contain numerous health benefits ranging from cancer prevention and reduction to decreased...

“Desire is a trap; desire lessness is liberation. Desire is the creator; desire is the destroyer. Desire is the universe.” Baba Ram Dass...

Common Weeds and Their Health Benefits By definition, “a weed is a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with...

Within the past decade, there has been a significant increase in consumers' intake of artificial sweeteners. According to the Analysis of...

As a fitness nutrition specialist, I discovered right away that if a person's diet is lacking, little can be done to improve health...