Can Coffee Save Lives?

It can!! OK, maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but in all seriousness, coffee has a long list of health benefits, one of which is that studies show that drinking coffee, and not just one or two cups, but four or five has been associated with reduced death rates (1). Regular coffee drinking is […]

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CAN HAVING PETS BOOST GUT HEALTH ?

It’s no surprise that having a pet is good for mental health. They give us unconditional love, they are always there when we need an ear (without offering unsolicited advice),  can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for an animal can help children […]

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BRAIN FOOD TO ELEVATE YOUR MOOD

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “comfort food”? Mac + cheese?   Ice cream and cake?  A bottle of wine (for yourself) and a wheel of imported brie? By definition (1), comfort food is “food that provides consolation or a feeling of well-being, typically any with a high sugar or other […]

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