More Beans, Peas, Lentils: A Nutrition Expert’s Take on New Guidelines
Beans, peas and lentils take center stage in newly proposed changes to dietary guidelines for Americans.
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How to Exercise for Better Sleep
A fitness routine can be key to a good night’s rest. But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia.
2024 Stanford Food Summit: Plant-Based Solutions for a Healthy and Sustainable Future
A daylong, in-person conference brought together leaders in the field to share the latest innovations and research on plant-based solutions to major public health and environmental challenges.
Michelle Hauser Named American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s President-Elect
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announced Monday that Dr. Michelle Hauser will ascend to the office of President Elect at their annual meeting in October.
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Metabolic Health
By Nicole Molumphy, BS and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Do you ever get those late-night cravings or feel like your hunger is never satiated? Research shows that consistent short sleep duration (less than 7 hours per night) can influence metabolic health, affect the function of appetite hormones, increase food cravings, and lead to a 38 […]
Sleep Wearables – Are They Worth it? A Stanford Sleep Doctor Weighs In
By Angel Cleare, BS and Sharon Brock, MS From Oura Rings to Fitbits, wearable sleep-tracking devices are all the rage in today’s technology-driven world. In 2020, almost 30 percent of US adults used wearable healthcare devices. But rather than running out to buy one, we must first ask ourselves, “Do these wearables live up to […]
The Woman Who Helps NBA Stars to Sleep: Stop Having Showers Just Before Bed!
Here’s how to sleep like an Olympian.