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Thriving in College: Nourishing Your Body and Mind Without Diet Culture

Learn how to nourish your body, honor your health, and build sustainable habits—without the fear of the "Freshman Fifteen". Read more for a weight-inclusive approach to student wellness. Starting college is an exciting time filled with new experiences, independence,...

The Science of Weight: Understanding Body Composition, Factors, and Management Beyond the Scale

Learn about the how, why, and when our bodies may change shape and size throughout our life cycle. In today's health-conscious society, weight is a topic that often dominates conversations, media headlines, and even academic discussions, but what exactly does it mean...

Folic Acid: Nurturing Health from Conception and Beyond

Dive into the science, benefits, and practical tips for incorporating folic acid into your daily life. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B-9), essential for the cell regeneration occurring daily. During pregnancy, the body is supplying nutrients for...

Understanding and Overcoming Weight Bias: Effective Strategies for Change

Learn about weight bias, its impacts, and how to combat it. Discover actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive and compassionate society. Guest post by Yurico Li Editor's Note: With the start of every new year comes the countless and endless advertisements...

…and a Happy New Year!

TW: mental health; suicide This is the face of a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 1998, I had been crying every day over little things like misplacing a sock, so I started seeing a therapist. I had always been in and out of therapy since I was 19, but...

[DishWithDina] “MadeWithLove” Virtual Wellness Retreat 2021

We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for our 2nd annual Virtual Wellness Retreat (via Zoom). Join us on Sat, Dec 4 & Sun, Dec 5 for a weekend-long, live, interactive, global event/fund-raiser featuring dozens of health and wellness experts and...

[FREE EVENT] Wellness Webinar: Gestational Diabetes/Healthy Pregnancy

Join us on Tuesday, August 24 from 2-3 pm Eastern Time as we share information about risk factors related to gestational diabetes and guidance to having a healthy pregnancy. Click here to register in advance for this meeting (space is limited). After registering, you...

The Essential Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers and Babies

Discover the crucial benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, including enhanced immunity, nutrition, and bonding. Learn why breastfeeding is vital for your child's development. Guest post by Alexa Guelig According to the director of the CDC's Division of...

Understanding Inflammation and the Role of Nutrition

Discover how diet impacts inflammation and learn practical tips on reducing chronic inflammation through nutrition. Understand the connection between food and inflammation and improve your health today. Guest post by Pessie Ickovitz Inflammation occurs as our body...

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