Last Updated on March 24, 2025 If you’ve struggled to keep up with the cost of prescriptions under Medicare, you’re not alone. For years, the “donut hole” left many people paying more than expected. While that coverage gap officially closed in 2020, Medicare Part D has continued to evolve–especially with new changes taking effect in […]
These homemade Vegan Mint Protein Bars are the perfect healthy snack to satisfy sweet cravings while boosting protein intake. They have a soft texture, sweet peppermint flavor, and gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. For extra indulgence, drizzle them with dark chocolate. Made with plant-based protein powder and sweetened with pure maple syrup, these no-bake protein bars […]
Updated on March 22, 2023 Protein is one of the three macronutrients or “big nutrients” that make up the foods we eat—the other two are carbohydrate and fat. Protein, carbohydrate, and fat are essential nutrients, meaning they each play a vital role in the human body. Protein’s job is to make and repair our body’s […]
The year is coming to a close, take a moment to breathe that in. You did it!! And it’s that time of the year again, to reflect and journal on what has happened in the past year, and create my “New Year of Possibilities” I used to call it my invented list to as they […]
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This article is from a partnership that includes WABE, NPR, and KFF Health News. It was republished for free. It was selected to run as a part of this year’s theme at The Medical Care Blog, highlighting the Political Determinants of Health. On a sunny weekday in Atlanta, a small crowd of people gathered for a rally […]
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The Cravings Challenge B. McDermott: And I guess the challenge we have for depleting our liver’s glycogen supply is the cravings. Cravings are what many can’t rise above. You know, the chemistry driven desire to continue eating is virtually impossible to overcome. It’s so powerful. Talk about addiction, right? Can you expand on why food […]
Imagine waking up to the sound of gentle waves, stretching into the sunrise with guided yoga led by experienced teachers who have dedicated years to mastering their craft. Imagine sipping on fresh coconut water after a deep, heart-opening cacao ceremony, feeling lighter, freer, and more connected than ever before. This isn’t just a yoga retreat—it’s […]
Entrepreneur Peter Barton was on top of the world. Until he wasn’t. Barton lived a life everybody dreamed of, took pretty damn good care of himself, and was a great husband and dad to his family. And then on one fateful day, his world was shattered: A terminal cancer diagnosis. Work became less important, other […]
