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The Burden of Weight Bias

Please note: This blog and its accompanying video discuss the important and troubling issue of weight bias and discrimination, which may be a sensitive topic for some readers. How might weight stigma be a vicious cycle? Although total fasting can…

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The Corporate Playbook Behind Undermining Dietary Guidelines

International Life Sciences Institute, a nonprofit, is accused of being a front group for Coca-Cola and other junk food giants. In 2019, a series of reviews was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that concluded the same thing that…

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I Tested REI Hiking Gear On Maine Trails (2026 Review)

It’s always a challenge to find technical clothing that fits my standards, both for style and sustainability. For years, I’ve gone hiking in a mix of hand-me-downs and cotton workout gear. My outfits combined elements of my closet with makeshift…

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Vegan Soup Recipes to Warm You From the Inside Out

Do you love to cook soup? If so, you might be a genius, at least according to someone who should know. Abraham Maslow, architect of the famous “Hierarchy of Needs,” once said that “a first-rate soup is more creative than…

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National Survey Indicates Majority Of U.S. Adults Get Insufficient Sleep, Experts Outline Health Risks And Recommended Guidelines – NaturalNews.com

National Survey Indicates Majority Of U.S. Adults Get Insufficient Sleep, Experts Outline Health Risks And Recommended Guidelines A significant portion of the U.S. adult population is not getting enough sleep, according to recent federal data, with potential long-term consequences…

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Are Gummy Vitamins Effective? 5 Reasons It’s Time to Upgrade Your Supplements

Gummy vitamins are a more appealing way to take your daily supplements, but there may be a few reasons why you might want to ditch them for more boring alternatives.Credit: Unsplash Laura Adai When gummy vitamins entered the market, they…

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