Rachele Pojednic, PhD: Building Bridges in Nutrition Research

by Sharon Brock | Jun 3, 2025 | Profiles, Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise, Supplements

By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd With integrity and perseverance, Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, FACSM has worked her way from humble beginnings to becoming an international authority and thought leader in nutrition, muscle, and supplement research. Dr. Pojednic is Stanford...

Dairy vs. Plant-Based Milks: Which is the Healthiest Option?

by M. Javad Ershad | Jun 2, 2025 | Joint Health, Healthful Nutrition

By M. Javad Ershad, MD Picture a Saturday morning at the grocery store. You’re facing a wall of various types of milk: dairy, soy, almond, oat, and even hemp milk. Each one has its own nutritional profile and health claims, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How...

Food Combinations for Heart, Bone, and Brain Health

by Sharon Brock | Jun 2, 2025 | Joint Health, Healthful Nutrition, Metabolic Health

By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd From yogurt and berries to tomatoes and olive oil, there are many foods that taste better when combined. But not only are they delicious, these food pairings offer additional nutritional benefits when eaten together, making these complimentary...

The Mediterranean Diet is Still the Best to Prevent Chronic Illness

by Angel Cleare | Jun 2, 2025 | Healthful Nutrition, Metabolic Health

By Angel Cleare, BS Chronic health conditions like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases remain the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. About 11 percent of U.S. adults have type 2 diabetes, and one in three adults has pre-diabetes...

5 Techniques to Manage Anxiety

by Sharon Brock | Apr 23, 2025 | Stress Management, Mental Health

By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd We all cope with stressors in our lives in different ways. Some people habitually watch the news or scroll social media and are constantly on edge, while others ignore the news and avoid challenging issues altogether. How do we find that...

Daily Habits to Reduce Everyday and Acute Stress

by Sophia Fay & Sharon Brock | Apr 23, 2025 | Social Engagement, Daily Habits, Stress Management, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health

By Sophia Fay, BS and  Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Stress is a part of life, and some are able to cope with life’s stressors more skillfully than others. If you find yourself constantly anxious, angry, or shut down, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are things...