What it is: Peptides are short chains of proteins comprising between 2-50 amino acid molecule chains. The shorter nature of the peptide...

What it is: In the natural world, everything is temporary. Life is born or blossoms and eventually returns to the earth where it decomposes and serves as the raw materials from which new organisms can emerge. This circle of life existed for millennia until humans developed synthetic compounds so resistant to degradation that we now refer to them as “forever chemicals.” Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS” for short, are a large group of manufactured chemic

What it is: More people use multi-sensor health tracking devices than ever before. In combination with mobile-based apps, these wearables...

What is it: When we exercise, we mostly think about how our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments are affected by getting stronger and...

What is it: Air pollution is a major public health concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly all people (99%)...

What it is: Humans have utilized plant medicines for centuries, and many indigenous peoples still harness this ancestral wisdom. In...

What it is: The joy of winter isn’t always immediately apparent, particularly for those who enjoy chasing the summer sun. Yet the season...

What it is: Electric and magnetic fields, collectively referred to as electromagnetic fields (EMFs), are forces generated by...

What it is: It’s no coincidence that a few nights of poor sleep leaves us feeling under the weather. Or that age-old wisdom prescribes a...

What is it: Red light therapy (RLT) (i.e. low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM)) is a non-invasive treatment that...

What it is: Cannabis is one of the most widely used plants around the world. It has a rapid growth rate of three to four months to...

What is it: The combination of sauna (or other heat therapies) and cold is often referred to as contrast therapy. In recent years, this...

What it is: We typically discuss the benefits of sleep within the context of personal health and longevity. While these are valid grounds...

What it is: PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy is a non-invasive therapy that uses low or high-frequency electromagnetic waves...

What it is: Unlike exercise and nutrition, which primarily involve conscious decision-making about how much to move or what and when to...

What it is: Dietary protein is required for every process in the body, as it provides the basic building blocks for life: amino acids. We...

What it is: Virtually every cell in the human body contains special timekeeping genes that dictate what happens and when by alternating...

What it is: What we do while we’re awake has a profound impact on our gut. Food, movement, and daily stressors are just some of the...

What it is: Transitioning from regular menstrual cycles to menopause may begin around one's mid 40's and can last from a few years to...

What it is: How well a person sleeps provides powerful insight into many other facets of their health and well-being. From physical pain...