It's a common misconception that the risk for tick bites ends once summer winds down. Unfortunately, that's not true. Ticks are most prevalent during the spring and early summer, but many species remain active well into the fall. As long as green leaves are on trees, there's still a risk. In some parts of the country, they can even survive through mild winters whenever temperatures climb above freezing.

Throughout my years of studying nutrition, working alongside physicians and researchers, and walking through my own battle with cancer, I've found that the experts I trust most consider the root causes of cancer to be the "three I's."

For years, we’ve been told that depression is mostly a "chemical imbalance" caused by low serotonin. However, research suggests the causes of depression are much more complex than abnormal levels of a single neurotransmitter.

If you've been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, you've probably been told that your immune system has "turned against itself." While there's some truth to that, I don't believe that explanation goes far enough.

Waking up with a headache every once in a while probably isn't a cause for concern. But if morning headaches become a regular occurrence, your body may be trying to tell you something.

If you ask your grandparents, or their grandparents, how they fell asleep before sleep medications existed, chances are you'd hear a familiar answer: a warm glass of milk before bed. As it turns out, there may have been more wisdom behind that nightly ritual than they realized.

If you’ve been struggling to focus lately, feeling foggy, distracted, or mentally tired, there’s usually a reason. It’s easy to blame stress or assume something deeper is going on. But in many cases, your ability to concentrate, stay motivated, and think clearly comes down to your daily habits. Your sleep schedule, sunlight exposure, stress levels, breathing patterns, and the foods you eat all influence how your brain functions and how easily you can stay on task.

The mid-year point can serve as a useful checkpoint. You still have time to make meaningful changes without starting over. And honestly, this is one of the best times of year to do it.

Most people walk around mildly dehydrated, even if they’re drinking water all day. That sounds surprising, but to truly be hydrated, you have to consume enough minerals along with water, which is what determines how well your body absorbs and uses fluids.

Just one generation ago, and throughout all of history, sleep was usually simple. Our ancestors didn’t have artificial lights, glowing screens, or constant stimulation pulling their attention in every direction. They woke with the sunrise, spent their days outdoors or working with their hands, and went to sleep shortly after sunset. Here are three ways you can take control of your sleep to improve your energy, mood, focus, hormonal balance, and overall health.