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Our microbiome has a central role in digestion, but the metabolites it produces may influence the function of our entire body. What role does our gut play in our neurological and cardiovascular health? How can we support our flora and our overall health?

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Many of us are afraid to commit to resolutions or find it hard to keep going once we do. Motivation matters, but we need more tools to help us stay the course when we run into challenges.

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Today, three&#x2d;quarters of children and teens don’t meet many of Health Canada’s basic recommendations. Here’s why we need to give kids a healthy start.

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Switching to a plant&#x2d;based diet for health reasons is smart! Find out how to heal your body—including your digestive system—through a vegan diet.

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Whether added to a salad, soup, or stir&#x2d;fry, or taken in supplement form, mushrooms provide a bounty of health benefits.

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Tested negative for celiac disease but still have a problem with gluten? Here’s an in&#x2d;depth look at three types of gluten intolerance. Learn how to determine which condition you might have, and how to manage it going forward.

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There was a time when we assumed that the gut is for eating and lungs are for breathing. Not long ago, research revealed that they communicate, and that means that your choice of food may help lower your risk of respiratory illnesses.

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When a whirlwind work life left yoga guru Tara Stiles depleted and depressed, the ancient teachings of Ayurveda helped her simplify and slow down to restore her mind&#x2d;body balance. Here’s how the Ayurvedic approach can help you find harmony, too.

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Your brain and your digestive tract are not as independent as they seem. They’re constantly communicating—and new research is showing that gut microbes help shape the messages. Here’s how you can change your diet and lifestyle to support your gut bugs and mental wellness.

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The term microbiome includes microbes and the functional genetic material they carry. From a genetic vantage point, humans are over 95 percent microbial.

All About the Microbiome: Fortune, Fancy, and Facts | alive

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What's the fungus among us, exactly? Microscopic fungi are key members of your intestinal microbiome, and certain ones may play a key role in health.

The Fungus Among Us: How Microscopic Fungi Affect Gut Health | alive

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Have you heard the word psychoneuroimmunology? It’s a fascinating branch of research looking at our gut-brain connection and how it keeps us healthy.

Psychoneuroimmunology: What Is It, and Why Does It Matter? | alive

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The chances of having a grumpy gut increase when you travel. Use these tips to keep your gut happy and avoid digestive problems while travelling.

Natural Ways to Avoid Digestive Problems While Travelling | alive

Adventures of a Good Gut

Microbes affect way more than your gut health. They may also play a role in everything from behaviour and mood to sleep cycles and heart health.

Can Gut Microbes Determine Cardiovascular Health? | alive

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Get some insight into the latest heart health news, including dietary factors in cardiovascular disease and the facts on flora.

Heart Health News: The Latest on Fats, Flora, and Fitness | alive

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Holiday overindulgence happens, but your digestion doesn't need to suffer because of it. Here's how to give your microbes a little TLC.

Holiday Overindulgence: What to Do Before and After It Happens | alive

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Gut Health

Is That TikTok Wellness Trend Actually Good for You?

The Tiny World Within

The Psychology of Wellness

Eating for Life

The Joy (And Health Benefits) Of Eating Vegan

10 Health Benefits of Probiotics

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Ask the Experts

Against the Grain

What Happens in the Gut … Goes All the Way to the Lungs

Easy Does It

Nourishing the “Second Brain” in Your Gut

A Gut Feeling about Body Weight

The Cold, The Flu, and The Gut

Listen To Your Gut

The Rise Of Autoimmunity

Your Belly’s New Bestie?

The Microbiome

Get to Know the Fungus Inside Us

The Brain-Body Connection

Adventures of a Good Gut

Getting to the Heart of the Microbiome

Fats, Flora, and Fitness

Help for Holiday Overindulgence