Find out what skin care ingredients you should avoid for their toxic chemicals and damaging effects on your health.

Chef AJ had a lifelong love affair with desserts, but sometimes, it came at the expense of her health. Hear from Chef AJ as she describes transitioning to healthy and whole plant-based desserts and how her recipes (and new cookbook!) can help you enjoy healthy, wholesome indulgences.

Are you drinking enough water? From boosting cognitive function and enhancing skin health to supporting your kidneys and heart, water plays a crucial role in every bodily function. Learn how dehydration affects your body, how much water you should drink, and whether foods and drinks other than water are better or worse for meeting your hydration needs.

Wildfire smoke poses a severe yet often overlooked public health threat, with recent studies highlighting its deadly impact. As wildfires grow more frequent and intense, understanding and mitigating the health risks from smoke pollution becomes increasingly crucial for families and communities.

Blueberries are awesome! While Indigenous Americans have enjoyed wild blueberries for thousands of years, the plump cultivated blueberries we know and love have only been around for the last hundred years. To make the most of blueberries, it’s good to know how to pick, store, and clean them. Plus, you’ll discover delicious ways to use them as snacks and in recipes.

Have you ever considered combining travel with hands-on experience in sustainable living? WWOOFing lets you work on organic farms around the world in exchange for food and lodging. You can immerse yourself in local cultures, make new friends, and gain valuable skills — all while helping small farms thrive. Find out more and discover how to get started WWOOFing.

You might know parsley as the humble green garnish that gets pushed to the side at restaurants. But did you...

One of the most important nutrients for your health isn’t found in food — instead, it’s made by certain bacteria in your gut if you feed them right. Short-chain fatty acids are crucial for digestive health and can fight inflammation throughout your body, as well as combat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes. So, how can you ensure that your gut microbiome has what it needs to produce these life-giving organic compounds?

University of Washington researchers highlight how improved nutrition standards and universal free meal programs have enhanced diet quality and reduced childhood obesity. Discover why expanding universal free school meals could make a world of difference for millions of kids.

Ever wondered why your hair changes as you get older? From graying to thinning, our hair goes through significant transformations with age. But what triggers these changes, and how can we nurture our hair to keep it looking its best? In this article, we uncover the hair growth cycle, the main causes of hair loss, and effective strategies to maintain healthy hair through the years.