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Some health problems are refreshingly straightforward. A cavity? Head to the dentist. A broken finger? A quick trip to the ER sends you out...
Flipping the Food Pyramid
Federal dietary guidelines were supposed to reflect the best available nutrition science. Instead, the final 2025–2030 USDA recommendations quietly reversed plant-forward advice from independent experts, elevating meat and dairy while sidelining fiber-rich foods. What changed—and who benefits?
Psychedelic Health
Lately, a question has resurfaced with renewed curiosity: can microdosing psychedelics help people change deeply ingrained habits?
Dining Solo?
Eating alone doesn’t have to mean eating poorly. With intention, simplicity, and care, solo meals can become a nourishing daily ritual.
Feel Better Simply
In a season of biohacks and wellness fads, Elizabeth Borelli offers nine simple, science-informed habits that support better sleep, energy, digestion, and nervous system health—no gadgets required.
Holiday Gifts: Last-Minute and Local
Santa Cruz County is blessed with retail stores that offer creative options for gift-giving, from small to large.
Toasting Moderation
Holiday celebrations often come with raised glasses and lowered limits. A look at why seasonal drinking escalates—and how moderation can protect both mood and heart.












