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6 days ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by Nataša Mandić / StocksyMay 31, 2025The word "superfood" is often overused, but if there ever was a list of truly super foods, ginger would be close to the top. This plant root has shown a wide range of health benefits, and a study1 demonstrated that it can kick-start your immune system against infection.
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3 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyMay 16, 2025Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body. According to the NIH, it plays a role in more than 300 diverse biochemical reactions1—everything from energy production and protein synthesis to blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation. Here's what you need about the glycinate form of magnesium and how to take it for vibrant health. What is magnesium glycinate?
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3 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Photo by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyMay 14, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Taking a walk after eating is something many of us do out of sheer instinct or habit. We feel a little too full, want to stretch our legs, or find we can avoid a post-meal energy slump if we get some steps in.
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3 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by LaylaBird/iStock / iStockMay 10, 2025If you're a regular mindbodygreen reader, you likely already know that chronic inflammation is the root of myriad health issues. We already know that some foods are connected to lower levels of inflammation in the body, and some are linked to higher levels. And now, a study1 shows eating too much of one ingredient can trigger a specific type of inflammation in the gut. What's that ingredient? One word: sugar.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyMay 06, 2025We all want to age as gracefully as J.Lo and Paul Rudd, and healthy aging starts with proper nutrition. But what nutrients are most important for healthy aging? One study suggests that omega-3s—a key family of polyunsaturated fats found in foods like nuts, seeds, and fish—may be critical for maintaining and even improving brain health as the years go by.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by Oleksii Syrotkin / StocksyMay 04, 2025Healthy aging is a topic that always garners a lot of attention. And it makes sense! Aging is universal. None of us (except maybe Jennifer Lopez and Paul Rudd?) are exempt from the passage of time. As you age, your risk of developing a disease or falling severely ill increases. Age is one of the major risk factors1 for inflammatory diseases, as well as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, dementia, and cancer.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by Nadine Greeff / StocksyMay 02, 2025When you come across a statistic stating that early-onset dementia diagnoses are up 200%, it's only normal to wonder what you can do to protect yourself. We've long known that dementia is partially connected to lifestyle factors. In fact, Alzheimer's disease has been referred to as "Type 3 diabetes," and now a study suggests that one diet may particularly help lower dementia risk. Can the Mediterranean diet lower dementia risk?
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by mapodile / iStockMay 02, 2025The statistics don't lie: So many of us struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep, and between 10% and 30%1 of adults in the U.S. have insomnia. Even if you don't have a diagnosed sleep disorder, it wouldn't hurt to know more tips and tricks for optimizing your sleep since it's so closely tied to energy levels and productivity. That's why one study2 on the value of eating protein before bed is worth knowing about.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by Alberto Bogo / UnsplashApril 27, 2025Is there anything better than sipping a morning cappuccino? If your answer to that question is a resounding "No!" you'll be interested to hear that this preliminary study1 on isolated cells suggests the specific combination of coffee and milk may have inflammation-fighting properties.
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1 month ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker
Image by Leah Flores / StocksyApril 23, 2025With a never-ending assembly line of delicious, addicting snacks, fueling your body with healthy foods can feel like an uphill battle. And now, a study published in Nature1 showed that hyper-palatable foods may be especially disruptive to your metabolic health and weight loss goals. What are hyper-palatable foods?
