“It also contains vitamin B6 and folate, which have both shown importance in brain function and preventing Alzheimer’s disease1,” registered dietitian Brenna Wallace, M.S., RDN, LDN, tells mbg. The potassium in honeydew can help manage blood pressure2, while vitamin C benefits the immune system and skin health. “Vitamin C is needed for collagen to form,” Wallace explains, “ensuring that your skin tissue remains unbroken and repairs properly when needed.” Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that gives carrots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe their orange hues....

For such a massive problem, the solution is actually microscopic. In healthy, symbiotic systems, plant roots feed these soil microbes sugars and give them a place to latch onto. In return, the microbes help the plants absorb nutrients in the surrounding soil. All life on Earth depends on this mutually beneficial relationship—but some agricultural practices can mess with it. Take tillers: those giant machines that look right at home on a large, open pasture....

His daily routine is as admirable as it is unorthodox—he doesn’t so much “take a day off” as he does shape every day to fit his needs. He believes in being present, doing what you feel like, and living a “clear” life. Here’s a small taste of his schedule, straight from the source. Whatever time I go to bed, I make sure I get eight hours of sleep, and I make sure that at least 90 minutes is in deep sleep, and another 90 minutes is in a dream state....

While William is not an M.D., he is a New York Times best-selling author with a devoted fan base who have seen life-changing results from his superfood claims. “I truly started to learn what love is and especially self-love when I discovered @medicalmedium,” posted @kieryncrisannalexander on Instagram next to before-and-after pictures showing her recovery from psoriasis, depression, low energy, and joint pain. “Your skin is ACTUALLY healing, like truly healing from the inside out, your migraines have subsided, no more brain fog, digestion on point, depression completely gone,” posted thefreespiritfoodie with a before-and-after picture showing an incredible acne recovery....

We asked sleep and health experts all about the life span of melatonin, and how it should (and should not) be used. Here’s what to know. Bonney notes that the average person’s melatonin levels will start to rise after sunset (assuming limited inputs from other light sources) and peak around 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. If, for some reason, you are trying to fall asleep outside of your peak melatonin window (say, if you’re traveling to a new time zone or working during daylight hours), taking supplemental melatonin tells your body that it’s time for bed, despite what your environmental cues are saying....

But, you may not be familiar with the concept of IFPC: intermittent fasting protein cycling, which I coined for my book, Glow15: A Science-Based Plan to Lose Weight, Revitalize Your Skin, and Invigorate Your Life. Let’s dive deeper into this. Yes, you read that right—when autophagy is working optimally, your cells eat away the junk, removing and recycling the waste that leads to the visible signs of aging. As we get older, autophagy becomes less efficient....

Whether it’s the middle of a busy work season, motivation is low, or you’re just beginning to build a consistent workout routine, deciding what type of exercise is best for you and how often to do it can be challenging. Because everyone’s goals, age, and other factors will vary, the “right” workout plan will differ. Here are a few general strategies, broken down by goal: Before embarking on a weight loss plan, chat with a physician and/or nutritionist to find out what is safe and what will work best for you....