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The Truth About Probiotics and Gut Health
The start of each year is a time many of us think about resetting our health and trying to be more mindful about what we put in our bodies. One enduringly popular wellness trend for this is probiotics, or live microorganisms that are meant to have helpful effects on the body. It makes sense people prioritizing their health are drawn to their microbiome. For thousands of years, healers across cultures have recognized that much of human health begins in the gut. Science backs t
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Supporting Your Bone Density
Bone density is essentially a snapshot of how much bone-building mineral—mainly calcium and phosphorus—is packed into your skeleton. It’s a way of gauging how solid and resilient your bones are: higher density generally means stronger bones and a lower risk of fractures. When bone density drops, you move into ranges described as osteopenia (a milder loss) or osteoporosis (a more advanced loss), both of which make bones more fragile and raise the odds of breaking something, ev
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Light Therapy for Brain Health: What the Science Shows
The Research Red light therapy has become increasingly recognized as a beneficial wellness approach, with scientists investigating its possible medical uses. Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a novel treatment that employs low-level red or near-infrared (NIR) light to affect brain activity, with the goal of aiding those suffering from depression, mild cognitive impairment, and various neurological disorders. This technique involves the application of specific light wa
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Melatonin for Sleep: Key Facts Before You Use It
Melatonin stands as one of the most widely utilized sleep aids, and chances are you've either given it a shot yourself or know someone who swears by its effectiveness. Experts we consulted indicate that melatonin can serve as a sensible, low-risk option under certain conditions—particularly for insomnia driven by anxiety and for combating jet lag. The issue is that numerous individuals are using it at incorrect dosages, at inappropriate times, and for misguided reasons. In t
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Supporting Your Bone Density
Bone density is essentially a snapshot of how much bone-building mineral—mainly calcium and phosphorus—is packed into your skeleton. It’s a way of gauging how solid and resilient your bones are: higher density generally means stronger bones and a lower risk of fractures. When bone density drops, you move into ranges described as osteopenia (a milder loss) or osteoporosis (a more advanced loss), both of which make bones more fragile and raise the odds of breaking something, ev
3 min read
Light Therapy for Brain Health: What the Science Shows
The Research Red light therapy has become increasingly recognized as a beneficial wellness approach, with scientists investigating its possible medical uses. Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a novel treatment that employs low-level red or near-infrared (NIR) light to affect brain activity, with the goal of aiding those suffering from depression, mild cognitive impairment, and various neurological disorders. This technique involves the application of specific light wa
5 min read
Melatonin for Sleep: Key Facts Before You Use It
Melatonin stands as one of the most widely utilized sleep aids, and chances are you've either given it a shot yourself or know someone who swears by its effectiveness. Experts we consulted indicate that melatonin can serve as a sensible, low-risk option under certain conditions—particularly for insomnia driven by anxiety and for combating jet lag. The issue is that numerous individuals are using it at incorrect dosages, at inappropriate times, and for misguided reasons. In t
4 min read
The Ecology of Chronic Disease: How Environment Shapes Long-Term Health
In this continuation of our Origins of Chronic Disease series, esteemed naturopathic practitioner Galit Hack, PA-C, along with her colleagues, delve into the subtle ways environmental factors impact our well-being—and how you can protect yourself. Your surroundings form the canvas on which your biological makeup and life narrative paint the picture of health or disease. The empowering reality is that even minor adjustments can lead to substantial improvements. What You Will
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How to Talk with Your Kids About GLP-1 Medications - & Build Healthy Body Relationships
As GLP‑1 medications become more common, kids and teens are noticing, asking questions, and forming their own opinions about health and bodies—even when no one at home is using these treatments. This can feel like new territory for many parents, and the goal is to turn that curiosity into conversations that support a healthy relationship with food and with their bodies. We draw on insights from Galit Hack PA-C, a respected healthcare professional, to translate current science
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Your Guide to Optimal Protein Intake
When it comes to an individual’s protein needs, so many factors affect how much you should consume. Age, height, muscle mass, physical activity levels, and conditions like pregnancy all play a role. Protein is personal Nevertheless, at Atria, we think most people need more than the official recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 0.36 grams per pound of body weight per day. We believe that for most people, something in the range of 0.5 to 0.7 grams per pound of body weight is
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Retinoids for Skin Health, Texture, and More
Retinoids are once again ubiquitous on social media as an anti-aging panacea for the skin, but the compounds are not new. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first retinoid, tretinoin, in 1971 to treat acne. Today, the term “retinoids” refers to a range of products that are all derived from vitamin A. These compounds are used not only for acne but also dark spots, psoriasis, sun damage, stretch marks, uneven texture, and, of course, fine lines and wrin
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Our Guide to Body Composition Scales
The science When you step on an old-school bathroom scale, you see a single number: your weight. Many newer models, however, promise to take much more sophisticated readings of your body. They tell you not just your total weight, but also how your body is composed—that is, how much of your weight comes from fat versus lean mass, the catchall term for non-fat tissues including bone, muscle, and organs. Body composition scales generally work using a technique called bioelectri
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How Simple Behavioral Changes Can Improve Your Rest
You know sleep is crucial for literally every area of health, from blood pressure and inflammation to brain function and mental health. Yet a third of Americans report having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, whether that’s struggling to fall asleep, trouble staying asleep, or waking earlier than intended. While people with chronic insomnia and other serious sleep disorders should seek help from a sleep specialist, there’s evidence small behavioral changes (beyond not dri
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Your Guide to Avoiding Microplastics
Plastic is everywhere. It’s in the products we use, the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and in natural environments all over the world. Many recent headlines have raised concerns about humans ingesting tiny plastic particles and what havoc these microplastics might be wreaking. Because plastic is a relatively new material—the first fully synthetic plastic was invented in 1907—scientists are just starting to understand their impact on human health. That s
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The Truth About Probiotics and Gut Health
The start of each year is a time many of us think about resetting our health and trying to be more mindful about what we put in our bodies. One enduringly popular wellness trend for this is probiotics, or live microorganisms that are meant to have helpful effects on the body. It makes sense people prioritizing their health are drawn to their microbiome. For thousands of years, healers across cultures have recognized that much of human health begins in the gut. Science backs t
7 min read
The New Science of Heart Health Prevention
When we go for an annual physical or see a cardiologist, most of us think we know what to expect: a cholesterol check, a blood pressure reading, an EKG, and a reminder to exercise and eat well. But preventive cardiology is evolving rapidly, with more tools than ever to spot risks early so we can act years before symptoms appear. This spring, major medical groups released updated 2026 guidelines on what they call the management of “dyslipidemia,” an umbrella term for a range o
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