If you’re wondering how to eat healthy—how, exactly, to fuel your body and mind with the nutrition you need to feel your best—well, that’s a great question. Many of us have some nebulous idea of …
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Why I’m Rejecting My Usual #BodyGoals Resolutions in 2021
“I’m going to be here twice a day until I lose this,” said a woman, squeezing her right oblique on the beach in Santa Monica. “It’s just me, my Peloton, and raw food until my …
Biden Announced He Will Release All Available Vaccine Doses—What Does That Mean for Access?
On Friday, the Biden transition team announced they are releasing all the available vaccine doses. Both FDA-approved vaccines require a second dose 21 days (Pfizer-Biontech) or 28 days (Moderna) after the first in order to …
Joyful Connection Is Part of Healthy Eating Too
As a registered dietitian who moonlights as a writer and podcast host, I constantly come across people’s ideas of what healthy eating is and is not. These “definitions” are usually rigid and don’t leave much …
What Is the New Coronavirus Strain and What Does It Mean?
In mid-September of this year, epidemiologists were surprised to find a new coronavirus variant (or strain) that was markedly different from all the others. This strain was observed in Kent and Greater London area of the UK. This …
An Infectious Disease Doctor Answers All Your Questions About the Covid Vaccine
Every morning, I drive by a neighbor’s yard sign that questions whether Covid-19 exists. I think about this sign when I arrive at the hospital, where I work as an infectious disease physician. We are …
Is It Just Me, or Has Texting Become Harder During the Pandemic?
I’ve always been the friend who responds to texts right away. Perhaps it’s the writer in me, but I enjoy giving a lengthy, essay-like response whenever a friend is in need. Or if I need …
12 Beauty Podcasts to Binge While Social Distancing
There’s no time like the present to leverage the power of the human voice and storytelling. If you’re looking for a distraction, podcasts can offer both escapism and a comforting background as you traverse the …