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Could your diet be affecting your sleep? While you may already know that caffeine and alcohol intake before bed can cause sleep issues, did you know there are also foods that can aide in your sleep? Learn more below!
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I am making a commitment to stay hydrated. Currently, I do not drink nearly enough water daily. Instead, I rely on sugary/caffeinated beverages. I have a goal of increasing my water intake a little each day until I'm at my target goal of ...
ChristiM
Apr '26
@morgantrahan98 Great commitment!! Hydration is so important and impacts so much of the body! I would recommend ...
Because I am often trying to make a quick lunch for my night shifts I opt for frozen fried foods and I would like to try to stay away from fried foods and eat more healthy protein sources.
ChristiM
Apr '26
@Nataliec.c Awesome commitment! Make sure to check out the Nutrition section on this site for ideas! I posted a ...
I am committed to focusing on hydration! I have noticed that as much as I think I drink enough water there are signs that I am not hydrating my body the way that I should. Are there any good apps that anyone uses to help keep them on track? I'm ...
I am committed to focusing on improving my nutrition by increasing consistency in my eating habits, ensuring I am consuming balanced meals, and being more mindful of my overall intake. I will also work on aligning my nutrition with my ...
What are your go-to snacks for powering through the day? Do you find they help keep you fueled and focused, or do you end up needing more?
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Drinking water is a staple of good health. It benefits all areas of your body, including your heart health, digestion, and organ function. But what if the water you drank had superpower and offered more bang for your buck?
I tried a restrictive diet that cut out my favorite foods, but as soon as I started eating salty or sugary snacks that I love again, I found myself back at square one. While restricting certain foods is the most common type of diet, research shows it’s not effective in the long run. Restrictive diets often lead to short-term weight loss followed by ...
Shift work is critical for continuity of care in many health care settings. But working the night shift can take a toll. A 2021 study found that nurses who work the night shift tend to be less active, experience poorer sleep quality, and less satisfied with life than nurses who work days.
Anyone who complains that a plant-based diet isn’t filling may not be eating the right plant-based foods. No matter what you’re eating, feeling full often has more to do with satiety — feeling comfortably full and no longer hungry — than simply filling your belly. Blog 3 in our Plant-Based Food Series!
