Gretchen Lidicker

Brooklyn

Writer, Content Specialist and Brand Consultant at Freelance

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This Free Technique Could Enhance Brain Health & Response Time, Study Finds

2 days ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

Image by Sergey Filimonov / StocksyJune 25, 2025It's always wise to keep an eye out for treatments that seem too good to be true. Practices or therapies framed as cure-alls or magic bullets are all too common these days. And then there are the therapies that seem ridiculously simple but actually pack a powerful punch in terms of health benefits.
Another Reason To Tend To Oral Health: It Could Help Your Brain

1 week ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

Image by Javier Pardina / StocksyJune 19, 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. Despite being located in the same general region of the body, our teeth and brain don't seem like they'd be overly connected. That's why this study linking poor oral health to poor brain health is worth paying attention to. Are oral health and brain health connected?
Your Pain Tolerance Isn't Static — Research Shows How To Increase It

1 week ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

Image by BONNINSTUDIO / StocksyJune 15, 2025Whether it's a high-intensity workout on a hot day, an uncomfortable medical procedure, or a daily cold plunge, we all have to push through pain and discomfort from time to time. And while we may think of pain tolerance as inborn and unchanging, research shows that's not the case. Researchers in Norway examined the connection between physical activity and pain tolerance and found that lifestyle factors may have more to do with pain than we thought.
How To Know If You're Reliant On Melatonin (& How To Stop)

2 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

June 12, 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. Melatonin is one of the most commonly purchased supplements, often touted as the ideal solution for sleep. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s safe, especially to take every day. We have to ask: Can we become dependent on melatonin?
Doing These Things Can Reduce Your Risk Of Developing IBD By 61%

2 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

Image by Valentina Barreto / StocksyJune 09, 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. When it comes to preventing autoimmune disease, it's normal to wonder how much is really under your control.
This Common Factor Could Be Making You Less Motivated To Work Out

3 weeks ago | mindbodygreen.com | Gretchen Lidicker

Image by Sergey Filimonov / StocksyJune 04, 2025When it comes to exercise, motivation is everything. In fact, the act of getting to the gym, class, or hiking trail can often be more challenging than doing the physical activity itself. And interestingly, one study in mice1 found that paying attention to your gut health might make exercise motivation a bit easier to muster. Can your gut bacteria inspire you to work out?
This Common Ingredient Kick-Starts Immunity, Study Finds

3 weeks 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.
The Benefits Of Supplementing With Magnesium (Especially If You're 60+)

1 month 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?
How Long You Need To Walk After Meals To Stabilize Blood Sugar

1 month 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.
A High-Sugar Diet Is Associated With Gut Inflammation, One Study Shows

1 month 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.