Wholistic Balance Health LLC

02/05/2025

Simple things can often have a profound impact.

Something as simple as enjoying nature can literally change your brain.

This study showed that just 1 hour of walking in nature had positive effects on cognitive function and brain health.

Now that's something to "walk" about.

Reference Sudimac S, Kühn S. Can a nature walk change your brain? Investigating hippocampal brain plasticity after one hour in a forest. Environ Res. 2024;262(Pt 1);119813.  Study Objective

01/22/2025

This statement puts it quite succinctly:

"The reason ultraprocessed foods are so bad for us is that they are easier to eat."

A new machine learning algorithm provides a 'food processing score' for every food on grocery store shelves, but will it lead to healthier eating?

01/02/2025

Shout out to protein from whole food plant sources!

Adequate protein intake associated with healthy aging, with better results with plant protein vs other protein sources.

12/24/2024

Small and simple things lead to great benefits.

Whether it’s volunteering, making donations to a cause, or practicing small acts of kindness, doing good is great for your health.

12/11/2024

Salt is more than just sodium chloride (NaCl).
Where does salt come from?

What is the best kind of salt?

Wait, isn't salt bad for you?

Check out this in-depth review by Deanna Minich

It is generally considered common knowledge that a diet high in salt produces numerous negative health consequences. Read more...