by Julie Thenell | Feb 12, 2025 | Health
If you’ve been following my writing for a while, you know that I promote eating vegetables. Lots of vegetables. Something green at every meal is my mantra. Vegetables, especially greens, provide a plethora of health benefits. Vegetables are packed with vitamins,...
by Julie Thenell | Jan 22, 2025 | Health
When you think about living a long, healthy life, which lifestyle factors come to mind to help you get there? Diet? Exercise? Stress management? While these pillars of health are critically important, sleep is often overlooked as a key longevity factor. Sleep is not...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 28, 2024 | Health
‘Tis the season…for cranberries! Cranberries have their roots in Native American culture as a treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Research corroborates the chemical and physiological benefits of cranberries for helping to keep the urinary tract...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 18, 2024 | Health
It’s no surprise that we are in the midst of a global mental health crisis. In the United States alone… Approximately 1 in 5 adults (57.8 million people) experienced mental illness in 2021. About 8.4% of adults have at least one major depressive episode in...
by Julie Thenell | Dec 8, 2024 | Nutrition
The holidays are here—a time for joy, celebration, and the inevitable abundance of treats. While enjoying seasonal delicacies is part of the festive experience, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for both immediate well-being and long-term health....
