Want better focus? Healthy cognition as you age? Or maybe just a better chess game? Then brain health is probably on your agenda. Aside from cool sci-fi scenarios with a magic pill or technological plug-in that makes you a genius, …
Cholesterol is a substance that our body makes naturally. We need some of it for good health and function. But when it gets out of whack, it puts us at risk of health problems. Almost 2 in 5 adults in …
If you’re feeling anxious about staying on track with all that extra-delicious holiday food around, you’re not alone. Navigating food challenges (oh haiiii, social eating and food guilt!) during the holiday season can be tough. The good news is you …
Somewhere along the way, carbohydrates (think bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice) became the villains of the nutrition world. We don’t see them that way at SIMPLE, however. The truth is that our bodies need carbohydrates — it’s the best energy …
Have you ever felt a bit down and sought comfort in a snack? If so, you’re not alone. Many people turn to food when they feel anxious, upset, lonely, or some other emotion. In fact, 58% of Americans report gaining …
If you struggle with binge eating, you aren’t alone. Many people have had the experience of eating a lot in a short time while feeling out of control. This experience can make you feel guilty, ashamed, overwhelmed, and confused — …
Your skin copes with a lot. If you live in a hot, sunny climate, it can receive almost constant sun damage. If you live where it’s cool and dry, you may have to work harder to keep it hydrated. Big …
Back in the day, you could eat whatever you wanted, not think about it, and not worry about weight gain or any health effects, or at least that’s how it seemed. But today, it’s a different story. You’re a little …
Your body is incredible. It works constantly to keep you alive and functioning. Your hormones — chemical messengers that coordinate bodily functions by carrying signals through the blood to the organs, muscles, tissues, and cells — play a huge role …
When your thyroid doesn’t work like it’s supposed to, losing weight can be even tougher to achieve than usual.[1] Perhaps you heard about intermittent fasting and are wondering if, given your hypothyroidism, fasting could be an option for finally changing …