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Once my younger daughter Alice turned two years old, everyone in my family finally slept through the night. That is, until eleven days after Alice’s second birthday when, tragically, she did not wake up from her nap. No cause of death could be determined after an autopsy and thorough death investigation, making Alice one of the 400 children ages one to 18 whose deaths are classified as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) every year. My devastation felt life-threatening. But despite the profound exhaustion that accompanied my grief, I found myself unable to sleep, fighting off insomnia night after night.…
In Steve Bernstein, M.D.’s neighborhood, Halloween is a fun time for children and families. Dressed in their costumes, they visit neighbors’ homes; the chorus of “Trick or Treat” rings out as goodies are dropped in their bags. Halloween 2022 was particularly remarkable for Dr. Bernstein, however. He’d undergone a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement surgery just four days earlier but now felt well enough to join the trick-or-treaters. Dr. Bernstein’s path to this remarkable recovery started many years earlier. An unlikely diagnosis The 65-year-old is a urologist in Minneapolis, seeing patients with prostate, bladder or kidney conditions. Dr. Bernstein also…
Date With Destiny CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE Posted by: Team Tony Uncover the unseen forces that define your destiny and transform yourself completely. Welcome to our 2023 Life is a Gift holiday campaign where we explore the beautiful “gifts” and lessons in every moment of life. To kick things off, this blog delves into the gift of changing your life by changing your story. Join us in celebrating this magical time of year by reading more below or by checking out the full holiday campaign. Ever wonder what’s really steering your decisions and shaping your life? What unseen…
If you watched the prejudging round of the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia, then you knew that out of the almost 40 competitors that walked onstage, the last two men standing in front of the judges were defending champ Chris Bumstead and 2022 Olympia runner-up Ramon Rocha Querioz. At the end, it was CBum standing alone as the winner, taking home his fifth straight Classic Physique title. Fans were hoping for a rematch between “CBum” and “Ramon Dino” ever since they walked offstage in Las Vegas, NV last December, and they got their wish at the finals during the Saturday night…
Looking for some nourishing holiday recipes to include on your menu this year? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite options that are made from nutrient-dense whole foods. All of our recipes are also free of dairy and gluten for those with sensitivities who need variations of some traditional recipes! It’s great to enjoy the original versions of these recipes — no matter what the ingredients are. But sometimes, you need a nourishing option for one reason or another. It’s about being intentional and having a balanced mindset! Find that area right in the middle — where you’re nourishing…
When it comes to weight loss and nutrition, few foods are as versatile, delicious, and nourishing as sweet potatoes. Baked, mashed, or chopped up into a healthier version of French fries, this vegetable packs a nutritional punch, containing essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. But can eating sweet potatoes help you lose weight? That’s the question we’re here to answer. We chatted with Destini Moody, RDN, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and sports dietitian with Garage Gym Reviews, who shares her nutritional wisdom to help us determine whether or not sweet potatoes can help…
Breakfast can be as simple as a smoothie or parfait, yet it may be the meal most skipped by adults. Time constraints and lack of inspiration in what to prepare are some of the most common reasons for skipping breakfast. However, this bad habit can hamper your weight loss goals, and research shows it’s associated with less healthy behaviors. If weight loss is a priority for you, consider the #1 best breakfast for weight loss you can seamlessly work into your morning. Your first meal of the day doesn’t have to take long to prepare or require countless ingredients. In…
By Leo Babauta You start the day with the feeling: there’s a bunch of things I need to do right away. Then the rest of the day, you’re driven by the feeling that there’s so much to do, and you’re behind on it all. You finish the day with the same feeling, and it carries over until tomorrow. The constant feeling of being behind — it’s something so many people can relate to. So what can we do about it? What we usually do is either be driven, driven, driven by this fear … or we conclude that we need…
During clinical rotations in medical school, Kianna Nguyen encountered many patients with liver failure and was struck by a grim reality: Their only hope was a transplant. The shortage of donor organs and therapeutic options was at once frustrating and inspirational, triggering her research interest in cellular therapies for liver failure. Kianna Nguyen “Research provides us with the understanding to develop tools to make big changes in clinical problems like those facing patients with liver failure,” says Nguyen. “I want to be on the forefront of developing medical technologies that provide alternatives. I derive a lot of passion for research through thinking…
Looking for ideas on your next mouthwatering creation? On TikTok, creators showcase a diverse array of imaginative and visually stunning dishes from nutritious options to irresistible desserts–we call these TikTok recipes. While some TikTok food trends might make you question why you didn’t think of them before, it’s worth considering if those trends are nutritious and healthy for you. Any food trend can be given a health-conscious makeover with just a touch of creativity. Here’s our take on how to take trending TikTok recipes such as sushi bakes and flavored water, and make them healthier for you. STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE YOGURT…