Anika Nayak

When you think about heart disease, you may imagine an overweight, older male experiencing heart palpitations and chest pain. That’s definitely valid, but also be aware that heart disease is not one-size-fits-all –– it has a wide variety of symptoms and affects individual…

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the prevention, treatment, and cure of thyroid-related illnesses. Thyroid disease is more common than you may think––an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60 percent of them…

Gigi Robinson is a photographer and influencer with a focus on body confidence, chronic illness, and clean beauty. As a child, she was diagnosed with a trio of conditions: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)...

Whether you started on January 1st or are just coming to the idea that a month without booze might be a good idea, the notion of giving up alcohol for January is catching on around the globe. Dry January was started in 2013 in the UK with 4,000 participants, and now more than 4 m…

It’s the end of 2020 and for some of us, it’s about celebrating the end of this emotionally draining year. Despite your personal outlook, you may find yourself with a drink in your hand, especially during New Year's Eve celebrations.
This time of year, experts pre…

If it’s difficult for you to get a restful night of sleep every night, you're not alone: According to the CDC, one in three adults in the United States sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night. Our national insomnia is linked to a variety of causes,&n…

Ruth Heidrich is an athlete, author, and breast cancer survivor who has adopted a vegan lifestyle for over thirty years now. On a plant-based diet, Heidrich saw her breast cancer go into remission, and she progressed from running marathons to doing triathlons, becoming the first known vegan to …

JennyLee Molina is a vegan influencer, entrepreneur, and mom. For years, she fell prey to the Standard American Diet (SAD) where she chose convenience over health like many other Americans –– until she found out she was at risk of contracting a chronic illness...

Thanksgiving commences the holiday season in America, where the yearly feast proclaims the upcoming winter celebrations. For years now, the days following Thanksgiving have been an annual American tradition, where consumers flock to stores seeking out holiday bargains on products –– in w…

Thanksgiving is that time of year when the aroma of pumpkin spice is in the air and the table overflows with delicacies –– mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, salads, you name it! It’s a celebration where vegetarians, vegans, and other eaters gather together for the …

If you're like 31 million women in the US, you suffer some level of discomfort, pain or bloating once a month––and are likely gripped by the need to eat sugary food as well, according to a  Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). But here&CloseCurlyQuo…

What if Alzheimer's were something you could delay and even avoid? The latest research shows that diet and exercise, sleep, and stress all affect your mental acuity today and play a role in memory loss later. Here is exactly what to eat to keep those brain cells sharp now, and for years to…