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You probably don’t need science to tell you if you’re a night owl or an early bird, but it turns out that your sleep personality, or chronotype, is actually more nuanced than just being a morning person or not. “A chronotype is your body’s natural disposition to be awake or asleep at certain times,” explains […]

Adaptogens are having a moment and they’re here to stay. The powerful plants are standouts for helping with everything from stress, energy, brain fog, and more. Often, you hear adaptogens mentioned as a way to balance the body and adapt to life’s stressors. And they do! But while they share some things in common, the […]

Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, dives into why energy drinks are bad for you, detailing their potential side effects. Make your way down any drink aisle at the grocery or convenience store and you’ll spot them: brightly colored, practically luminescent bottles and cans of energy drinks. Plus, new brands claiming to be “cleaner” and “healthier” […]

When is the best time to exercise? Morning, noon, night? Here, leading fitness instructors clue us in. Your dad wakes up at the crack of dawn to start his day with yoga. Your best friend books a pre-work cycling sesh to get her juices flowing. Your mom prefers afternoon strolls. Your sister lives for late-night […]

Always on the lookout for clean eating tips, we asked four nutritionists how they take their coffee. Here’s a look at their orders, timing, caffeine capacities, and hacks for brewing coffee for wellness. For some people, coffee is the sweet nectar of the gods. For others, it can lead to acid reflux and digestive distress. […]

When you think of stress, certain connotations—like being burned out and overwhelmed—come to mind. While these are very real reactions to repeatedly handling stressful situations, some stress isn’t as negative as you might think. That’s where positive stress comes in. With the help of Clarity Health Solutions psychotherapist Sharron Frederick, LCSW, we’ll learn to distinguish […]

Separate fact from fiction when it comes to myths about intermittent fasting. If you’re practicing intermittent fasting—or considering practicing it—it’s important to get the right information. With the facts in hand, you’re more likely to fast properly. And when you fast properly, you’re more likely to experience the fat loss, stable energy, and reduced cravings […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, outlines the best healthy foods for energy, equally divided amongst proteins, carbs, and fats. If we’re talking energy boosters, sure, a good night’s sleep plays an important role. But more often, the type and quantity of the food we eat significantly impact our energy levels. What foods give you energy? It […]

Keto expert and cookbook author Brian Stanton offers an easy-to-follow guide to keto for beginners. If you’re thinking about going keto—for weight loss, brain health, or any other reason—you may be a little overwhelmed with information. There’s so much advice on the keto diet. How do you sift through it all? And how do you […]

HUM Nutritionist Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, answers the pressing question: “How many cups of coffee per day are healthy?” If a morning without coffee leaves you feeling like a walking zombie, you’re not alone. The energy boost it provides makes coffee an essential part of most Americans’ morning routine. Once you’ve finished your first cup, […]

For those naysayers who feel that breathwork is too “woo woo,” it’s time to bring your thinking outside the box… or rather, in it. Box breathing is essentially controlled breathing in four easy steps of four counts each. (Hence, it’s square nomenclature.) This practice gained recent fame after Navy SEALs touted its many benefits during […]

Jessica Nelson, RDN, advises the best time to take supplements and other tips for optimal supplement efficacy. Simply put, the best time to take supplements depends on which ones you choose. Many vitamins work better if you take them at specific times of day, with certain foods, and/or when combined with other vitamins and minerals. […]