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distressed woman Fizkes. As a recovering addict and a health and wellness coach, Dr. Peter Grinspoon has learned the importance of recognizing and defusing cognitive distortions.
Health

Tame Your Cognitive Distortions

How to recognize and manage these internal monsters

By Peter Grinspoon, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | January 6, 2023
two women chatting, outside, seated, with coffee. Image by Dean Bertoncelj. These 5 gratifying resolutions are easy and enjoyable, yet they can improve us from the inside out so we can achieve the external goals.
Health

Five Gratifying Resolutions for Any Day of the Year

Make yourself these easy and soulful promises, experts say

By Brittany Risher, RealSimple.com | January 4, 2023
Soldier sitting and talking on a phone while also looking at a laptop for resources, such as resources are available to help veterans managing IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Image courtesy of Getty Images via Family Features.
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Veterans Managing IBD

Battling inflammatory bowel disease, inc. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

By Family Features | November 8, 2022
Did you know that chili peppers are good for you? We look at the lore, the research, and at chili peppers for health benefits they provide.
Health

Chili Peppers for Health!

Turning up the heat and health benefits of cuisines around the globe

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | October 10, 2022
woman and doctor. Clinical trials examine safety and effectiveness of new treatments in people and help develop ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases.
Health

Help Discover the Next Breakthrough Medical Treatment

Be part of clinical trials to benefit you and others

By Family Features | September 16, 2022
unhappy dieter with a pepper on his plate - photo by Simone Van Den Berg, Dreamstime. Is it okay to cheat on a diet? Or should I follow my weight-loss diet strictly and carefully and always avoid “cheat meals”?
Health

Should I Cheat on a Diet?

The pros and cons of ‘cheat meals’

By Matthew Kadey, Environmental Nutrition | August 12, 2022
corn on the cob in a basket, held by a farmer in a cornfield. Photo by Pramote Polyamate, Dreamstime. You can reap the abundance of health benefits of corn, from whole grain and digestive perks to nutrients and antioxidants.
Health

The Health Benefits of Corn

This favorite summertime side dish is surprisingly good for you

By Cynthia Sass, M.P.H., RD, Health.com | July 29, 2022
distracted woman at work, Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. mindful meditation for improving focus – including two Buddhist-based meditation styles: focused attention (FA) meditation and open monitoring (OM) meditation.
Health

Mindful Meditation for Focusing Your Mind

Training your brain to modify thinking patterns and emotional habits

By Matthew Solan, Harvard Health Blog | July 8, 2022
Behind every skinny Margarita, virgin drink or mocktail is a desire for a healthier cocktail: fewer calories and sugar, or less or no alcohol.
Food & Drink

Craft a Healthier Cocktail

Have your cocktail and sip it, too

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | July 6, 2022
woman wearing blue light blocking photo by Microgen Dreamstime. Blue light-blocking glasses have been shown to spare our eyes from issues with the light from computers. Can they improve our sleep, too? 
Health

Can Blue Light-Blocking Glasses Improve Your Sleep?

They can help with computer screens, but sleep?

By Julie Corlissa, Harvard Health Blog | June 24, 2022

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