Author: Molly Apel

Molly Apel writes about health and business-tech trends from an island near Seattle, WA. Her work appears on sites like Bulletproof, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Microsoft and Amazon. She is a cancer survivor, aspiring health nut, free-range mother and an organic farmer. She is usually outside, in the rain, exploring the outdoors.

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7 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Just Drinking More Water)

You know hydration is important. When it’s hot and you’re active, it can be hard to fill your water bottle fast enough to keep up with your hydration needs. Besides, drinking that much plain water gets boring — but sports drinks can be full of added sugar. What are other...

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13 Sleep Tips for When It’s Hot AF

Now that the hot weather is here, you might find that it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep. Heat can affect your sleep quality, as well as deliver all the health problems that sleep loss creates. Here’s what you should know about sleeping in a heatwave, plus tips to...

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Grilling This Weekend? Here’s What to Know About Nitrates

You might have heard that nitrates in meat aren’t great. You don’t tend to think about this until grilling season starts and you head to the grocery store. That’s when the question tends to pop up in the back of your mind: What meats have nitrates? Why are they such...

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How to Grow a Keto Container Garden at Home

One of the most efficient ways to keep your kitchen full of keto-friendly veggies, fruits and herbs is to grow them yourself. If you lack the space or experience to farm a garden plot, you can still garden with less risk and more chance for success — just grow keto...

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How to Sleep Better When You’re Traveling

Whether you’re camping, glamping or embarking on a road trip, getting to sleep iisn’t so easy when you’re away from home. Follow these tips to help you sleep better when you’re traveling and keep drowsy days to a minimum. There’s a trick to sleeping away from home Environment and routine...

Fiber For Fat Burning and a Stronger Gut

Best High-Fiber Foods for Gut Health

Fiber plays a key role in your health, but what exactly is it? You’ve probably heard that high-fiber foods support digestion, weight management and overall wellness. But fiber is more than just a reason to eat whole grains or cereals that taste like cardboard. It helps keep you regular, supports...

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How to Reset Your Sleep Schedule When Your Routine Goes Out the Window

For many people, their sleep schedule depends on their daily routine. Enter: the need to reset your sleep schedule. To get quality sleep, you need to follow a regular cadence. If you’re wondering how to reset your sleep schedule for your body’s best sleep, read on. Your body wants a...

5 Surprising Benefits of Ghee, Your New Favorite Pantry Staple

Ghee is basically butter, but — stay with us here — it may be a little bit better. It has a high smoke point. It tastes richer and more complex. You can also use it in everything from baked goods and high-heat cooking to Bulletproof coffee and everything in between....

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How to Stay Focused When You’re Working from Home

If you had to rush into your work-from-home arrangement, you probably didn’t get to work out the kinks. And unless you live in a cave with WiFi, your home isn’t a distraction-free zone. Does your neighbor’s dog start an hour-long barking fit at 2:00 p.m. when the mail is delivered?...

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Does Your Gut Control Your Immune System? The Science Behind the Connection

Want to support your immune system? Early research suggests it all starts with your gut. Scientists are still cracking the code to understand the science behind the connection. They’re finding your gut microbiome is calling a lot of the shots when it comes to your body’s immune response. The most...

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6 Benefits of Cherries, a Bite-Sized Superfood

Cherries are packed with delicious nutrition. They give you a bite-sized boost of essential vitamins and nutrients, including potassium, copper, vitamin C and polyphenols. Cherries also support workout recovery, help fight free radicals and even help you sleep better, among other benefits. Plus, they’re just as great frozen as they...

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What Is Vitamin C, and What Does It Do?

We all know it’s important, but what does vitamin C actually do? Can orange juice really help your body beat a cold? Vitamin C benefits range from boosting your T-cells, to helping your neurons function and your body repair injuries. Here’s the low-down on what vitamin C does, recommended doses...

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How to Sleep Better and Manage Stress with Exercise

You’re in bed, staring up at the ceiling and wondering why you can’t fall asleep. The reality is, there are a lot of valid reasons to be stressed right now. Stress can keep you up at night, leaving you feeling anxious and tense. What are ways to relieve stress so...

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What Is the Pegan Diet? What Happens When Paleo Meets Vegan

The pegan might have been named for the paleo and vegan diets, but it doesn’t require you to eat like a caveman and banish animal products. The diet is a set of eating habits that Dr. Mark Hyman believes reflect what our bodies need to maintain optimal health. The majority...

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The Skinny on Fat Bombs: Everything You Want to Know, Plus Recipes

Cravings for sweets and carbs are powerful enough to knock even those with willpower of steel off the rails. Whether you’re on a keto diet or just want to cut back on sugar, those cravings can destroy all your progress — and give you a major energy crash. Well, there’s...