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Articles by Health Editorial Team

Added Sugar vs. Natural Sugar: Why the Distinction Matters
Nutrition & Diet

Added Sugar vs. Natural Sugar: Why the Distinction Matters

Oct 31, 2024 · 6 min read
Building a Balanced Plate: The Concepts Behind Portion Proportion
Nutrition & Diet

Building a Balanced Plate: The Concepts Behind Portion Proportion

Mar 6, 2025 · 6 min read
Eating Well on a Budget: Practical Strategies That Hold Up in Real Life
Nutrition & Diet

Eating Well on a Budget: Practical Strategies That Hold Up in Real Life

Jan 11, 2023 · 6 min read
Intermittent Fasting: Weighing What the Research Supports Against the Hype
Nutrition & Diet

Intermittent Fasting: Weighing What the Research Supports Against the Hype

Sep 10, 2024 · 6 min read
Macronutrients Explained: What Carbs, Protein, and Fat Actually Do
Nutrition & Diet

Macronutrients Explained: What Carbs, Protein, and Fat Actually Do

Sep 1, 2023 · 8 min read
Micronutrients at a Glance: A Plain-English Reference to Vitamins and Minerals
Nutrition & Diet

Micronutrients at a Glance: A Plain-English Reference to Vitamins and Minerals

Feb 12, 2025 · 6 min read
Nutrition Myths That Refuse to Die—And What the Evidence Actually Shows
Nutrition & Diet

Nutrition Myths That Refuse to Die—And What the Evidence Actually Shows

Nov 10, 2023 · 7 min read
Nutrition Traps Hidden in Everyday Food Choices
Nutrition & Diet

Nutrition Traps Hidden in Everyday Food Choices

Jun 1, 2024 · 6 min read
Plant-Based Eating: A Starter Map for Anyone Curious About It
Nutrition & Diet

Plant-Based Eating: A Starter Map for Anyone Curious About It

Mar 4, 2023 · 8 min read
Protein Sources Beyond Meat: What Plant Options Bring to the Table
Nutrition & Diet

Protein Sources Beyond Meat: What Plant Options Bring to the Table

Oct 23, 2024 · 5 min read
Reading a Nutrition Facts Label Without the Confusion
Nutrition & Diet

Reading a Nutrition Facts Label Without the Confusion

Mar 11, 2023 · 8 min read
The Role of Fiber in Your Diet—and Why Most Americans Fall Short
Nutrition & Diet

The Role of Fiber in Your Diet—and Why Most Americans Fall Short

Mar 9, 2024 · 8 min read
Understanding Nutrition: Everything You Need to Make Sense of What You Eat
Nutrition & Diet

Understanding Nutrition: Everything You Need to Make Sense of What You Eat

Oct 7, 2024 · 8 min read
Where Popular Diets Actually Agree—and Where They Diverge
Nutrition & Diet

Where Popular Diets Actually Agree—and Where They Diverge

Sep 4, 2023 · 5 min read
Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When You Process a Grain
Nutrition & Diet

Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When You Process a Grain

Nov 15, 2024 · 7 min read
Why Hydration Is a Nutrition Topic—and the Signals Worth Paying Attention To
Nutrition & Diet

Why Hydration Is a Nutrition Topic—and the Signals Worth Paying Attention To

Jun 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Before You Head Out: A Pre-Workout Readiness Checklist
Fitness & Movement

Before You Head Out: A Pre-Workout Readiness Checklist

Oct 1, 2024 · 5 min read
Cardio Versus Strength Training: Understanding What Each One Does for Your Body
Fitness & Movement

Cardio Versus Strength Training: Understanding What Each One Does for Your Body

Jul 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Fitness Myths That Won't Quit — and What the Evidence Actually Shows
Fitness & Movement

Fitness Myths That Won't Quit — and What the Evidence Actually Shows

May 19, 2024 · 6 min read
Forms of Physical Activity Most Adults Overlook — and Why They Matter
Fitness & Movement

Forms of Physical Activity Most Adults Overlook — and Why They Matter

Jul 21, 2024 · 6 min read
Home Workouts vs. Gym Training: Choosing the Setting That Fits Your Life
Fitness & Movement

Home Workouts vs. Gym Training: Choosing the Setting That Fits Your Life

Apr 9, 2024 · 5 min read
MET Values, Heart Rate Zones, and RPE: A Plain-English Guide to Exercise Intensity Metrics
Fitness & Movement

MET Values, Heart Rate Zones, and RPE: A Plain-English Guide to Exercise Intensity Metrics

May 16, 2023 · 5 min read
Making Exercise a Habit: Principles That Actually Stick
Fitness & Movement

Making Exercise a Habit: Principles That Actually Stick

Aug 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Sedentary Job? Movement Strategies That Fit Into a Desk-Bound Day
Fitness & Movement

Sedentary Job? Movement Strategies That Fit Into a Desk-Bound Day

Jul 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Starting Exercise After a Long Break: A Realistic Re-Entry Plan
Fitness & Movement

Starting Exercise After a Long Break: A Realistic Re-Entry Plan

May 1, 2024 · 8 min read
Stretching, Foam Rolling, and Active Recovery: What Each One Actually Does
Fitness & Movement

Stretching, Foam Rolling, and Active Recovery: What Each One Actually Does

Dec 27, 2024 · 5 min read
The Building Blocks of a Balanced Weekly Exercise Routine
Fitness & Movement

The Building Blocks of a Balanced Weekly Exercise Routine

Jun 16, 2024 · 7 min read
Underestimated Reasons Your Fitness Progress Has Stalled
Fitness & Movement

Underestimated Reasons Your Fitness Progress Has Stalled

Mar 29, 2025 · 5 min read
Walking as Exercise: What It Can and Cannot Do for Your Health
Fitness & Movement

Walking as Exercise: What It Can and Cannot Do for Your Health

Mar 23, 2026 · 6 min read
What 'Progressive Overload' Actually Means — and Why It Drives Every Effective Workout
Fitness & Movement

What 'Progressive Overload' Actually Means — and Why It Drives Every Effective Workout

Jun 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Consistency Beats Intensity — The Science of Showing Up
Fitness & Movement

Why Consistency Beats Intensity — The Science of Showing Up

Apr 24, 2024 · 7 min read
Building a Daily Mental Wellness Routine That Actually Sticks
Mental Wellness

Building a Daily Mental Wellness Routine That Actually Sticks

Apr 25, 2024 · 7 min read
Caring for Your Mental Health During Major Life Transitions
Mental Wellness

Caring for Your Mental Health During Major Life Transitions

Oct 16, 2023 · 6 min read
Mental Health Support in America: A Plain-Language Overview for First-Timers
Mental Wellness

Mental Health Support in America: A Plain-Language Overview for First-Timers

Feb 2, 2024 · 8 min read
Mental Health Terms You've Heard But Might Not Fully Understand
Mental Wellness

Mental Health Terms You've Heard But Might Not Fully Understand

Oct 7, 2025 · 6 min read
Mindfulness Without the Mysticism: What It Is and How It Works
Mental Wellness

Mindfulness Without the Mysticism: What It Is and How It Works

Sep 7, 2024 · 8 min read
Setting Emotional Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty About It
Mental Wellness

Setting Emotional Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty About It

May 26, 2025 · 7 min read
Signs That Everyday Stress Has Crossed Into Burnout
Mental Wellness

Signs That Everyday Stress Has Crossed Into Burnout

Jan 15, 2023 · 6 min read
Sleep and Mental Health: Why the Connection Is Stronger Than Most People Realize
Mental Wellness

Sleep and Mental Health: Why the Connection Is Stronger Than Most People Realize

Jan 29, 2023 · 7 min read
Stress vs. Anxiety: Where One Ends and the Other Begins
Mental Wellness

Stress vs. Anxiety: Where One Ends and the Other Begins

Jun 18, 2023 · 6 min read
The Hidden Ways Loneliness Affects Mental and Physical Health
Mental Wellness

The Hidden Ways Loneliness Affects Mental and Physical Health

Mar 12, 2023 · 7 min read
Therapy, Counseling, and Psychiatry: Understanding the Differences
Mental Wellness

Therapy, Counseling, and Psychiatry: Understanding the Differences

Mar 31, 2024 · 5 min read
Things People Get Wrong When Trying to Support Someone With Depression
Mental Wellness

Things People Get Wrong When Trying to Support Someone With Depression

Nov 8, 2024 · 5 min read
What Emotional Well-Being Actually Means (And Why It's Not Just Happiness)
Mental Wellness

What Emotional Well-Being Actually Means (And Why It's Not Just Happiness)

May 29, 2025 · 7 min read
What the Research Says About Journaling and Emotional Health
Mental Wellness

What the Research Says About Journaling and Emotional Health

Sep 15, 2024 · 6 min read
Widespread Myths About Mental Illness That Are Still Doing Harm
Mental Wellness

Widespread Myths About Mental Illness That Are Still Doing Harm

Mar 14, 2025 · 6 min read