Food / Nutrition

You may have heard the old adage, “You are what you eat,” but the phrase has taken on new meaning in recent years, as we learn more about the connection and interaction between our brain and our gut microbiome. For a while now, researchers have uncovered direct connections between the…

As we head into Fall and out of our summer clothes, some of us may be chagrined at how tight those cold-weather outfits have become. Weight gain has been an adverse consequence of the pandemic, and at a time when some gyms remain closed and outdoor exercise options become more…

If you’re having trouble remembering what day it is or whether you’ve showered today, you might easily chalk it up to the blur that defines many of our lives right now. Especially if you’re home all the time and not interacting much with others, it’s likely that your brain is…

We won’t ask you to step on the scale, but many of us have experienced an altered state of eating since the pandemic began, including admission into the “quarantine 15” weight gain club. In a recent post in Forbes, writer Randi Mazzella cites a new study reporting that 76% of…

How long we live, and how healthy we stay as we age, is usually attributed to a multitude of factors, including our genes, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, and even just good fortune. But a new research study reported online in Nature Communications has thrown another factor into the mix: It appears…

So how much junk food have you consumed during the pandemic? No reason to feel guilty-  stressful circumstances often lead to changes in eating behaviors and can even start you on a vicious cycle of negative mental health repercussions, which could lead to even more poor food choices. So it’s…