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The Summertime Blues are Real – Doctors have a Name for it.If the warm days of summer bring sadness, you may be suffering from Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder.1*You’ve heard of the Jan-Feb blues when people feel depressed or blue during the shorter days of winter. A more technical term is Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. Researchers have found that there is a summer version of this as well. While everyone else seems to be enjoying every sun… Read more

Can wisdom and loneliness be influenced by gut diversity?Scientists are exploring the biology of wisdom and loneliness and have identified a gut-brain connection.1*Scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine have published a new study that suggests there is a direct connection between wisdom, loneliness, and how diverse a person’s microbiome is. While earlier studies previously identified a connection between bi… Read more

Plant-based milk is better for the planet than dairy, some more than others.You’ve chosen plant-based milk…that’s great! Now know what it takes to make them and choose accordingly.If you are among the 68% of people worldwide who have trouble digesting lactose, you have most likely discovered the many dairy alternatives available on the market. In fact, there are so many great dairy-free options out there that people are able to skip lactose witho… Read more

Dairy Alternatives are Not Just for the Lactose Intolerant.While having a food allergy or intolerance can be a nuisance, there are plenty of alternatives that are not only healthier for you but also for the planet.Over the past couple of blogs, we talked about environmental and food allergies and the difference between food allergies and food intolerances. This time, let’s look at one of the most common foods to which people develop an intoleranc… Read more