Sydney White

A large, long-term study out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, published in the JAMA Network Open, followed tens of thousands of adults and found that people who consumed more than 7 grams (~½ tablespoon) of olive oil daily had a significantly lower risk of dementia-related death. Even more interesting, replacing fats like butter or margarine with olive oil was associated with better brain outcomes overall. At first glance, it might seem almost too simple. Olive oil? Something...

If you’ve ever stood in the meat aisle staring at labels like “grass-fed,” “grass-finished,” and “pasture-raised,” you’re not alone. It can feel like decoding a secret language—one where everything sounds healthy, but you’re not quite sure what actually matters. Let’s clear that up, because the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished meat isn’t just marketing—it can meaningfully affect what you’re putting into your body. First, what do these terms actually mean? “Grass-fed” sounds...

Integrative mental health is an approach that looks at mental well-being through a wider, more connected lens—one that goes beyond symptom management alone. It brings together traditional mental health care with lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, movement, stress regulation, and targeted supplementation when appropriate. Instead of treating the mind and body as separate, it recognizes how deeply they influence each other, aiming to address root causes rather than just surface-level...