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.

How Biotin Benefits Healthy Nail Growth
You’ve seen the beauty products promoting something called biotin for thick, healthy nails. But what is biotin, and how does...

How Stress and Gut Health are Interconnected
Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach? It’s no secret that life stress is linked to gut issues. Studies...

Why Does Fat Make Food Taste So Good?
Bacon, ice cream, a burger and fries — what exactly makes these foods taste so good? You know about sweet,...

12 Keto Cocktail Recipes You Can Sip All Summer Long
Who says that you have to go dry when you’re on a keto diet? To make sugar-free, keto-friendly, low-carb-cocktails, just...

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...

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...

Does Summer Heat Affect Your Gut Health? What We Know So Far
You know that taking care of your gut microbiome includes eating well, staying hydrated and managing stress. But what about...

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...

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...

How to Sleep Better When You’re Traveling
Summer trips to far-off destinations are on a hard pause. If you’re itching to hit the road, the Wall Street...

What Is Fiber? Why Fiber Matters and How to Get More of It
You’ve likely heard that high-fiber foods are for you. But what is fiber? It’s the poster child for whole grains,...

How to Reset Your Sleep Schedule When Your Routine Goes Out the Window
For many people, their sleep schedule depends on their daily routine. But if your new quarantine routine doesn’t include 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...

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...

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...

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,...