As we get ready to flip the calendar to 2023, many people are resolving to become healthier and more active in the new year. If this is you, or someone you know, your environment can be the deciding factor in whether you achieve your goals or not. For example, if…

If you are doing some last-minute holiday shopping for a coffee lover in your life (or yourself), this article is for you. Anyone who reads my articles regularly knows I’m a big fan of coffee. Coffee is one of the few products shown to help you live longer, think sharper…

Exercise is arguably the most important lever we have to improve health and longevity. Any exercise is better than none, and the best exercise is the one you will do consistently. But once you’ve embedded exercised into your regular routine, you can step it up a notch and start optimizing…

There is one universal activity that is best following a meal, regardless of your diet preferences. Going for a walk. Going for a walk is beneficial at any time, but it is especially impactful after a meal. This is especially true if you have a meal higher in sugar and…

If you are looking for a no-nonsense way to get healthier, this article is for you. The first place to start is with food. It’s true that you can’t outrun a bad diet and what you put in your mouth arguably has the largest impact on your bodyweight and health. …

There is not a universal perfect diet that works for everyone. That’s because how much you eat is actually more important than what you eat. Studies show that moderating your food intake and maintaining a healthy body weight will do more for your health than optimizing your diet quality. For…

A recent year-long study of nearly 10,000 Australians confirms that highly processed foods are the leading contributor of obesity in the Western world. As we all know, most processed foods are hyper-palatable — with crave-worthy combinations of sugar, salt, and fat — causing people to overeat. But the researchers found…

Visceral fat is the most dangerous type of fat. Visceral fat is belly fat located deep within your abdominal cavity. It surrounds important organs including your stomach, liver, and intestines. Subcutaneous fat, on the other hand, is the fat just below your skin and it is less problematic. Visceral fat…