Not Boring Health

One of the best ways to make healthy eating easy is to keep some homemade staples on hand. Simple DIY spice blends and sauces take very little effort but they can make...

While working in various statutory mental health care settings in Germany, where I am training to become a clinical psychologist, I only once met a peer support worker. In my experience, in...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does hard water affect my skin and hair?Considering hard water contributes to soap scum (as in, that gross layer of grime that can build up on your shower floor...

I discuss a public health case for modernizing the definition of protein quality. In 2019, Dr. David Katz and colleagues, including one of my favorite researchers, David Jenkins, published a “public health...

Acknowledge Your EmotionsAn essential step is to become aware of your emotions and allow yourself to feel them.“It's so common to experience anxiety or grief or sadness or anger in the face...

I used to think being triggered meant someone else was doing something wrong. Someone interrupted me, showed up late again, or spoke too loudly. My irritation felt justified. After all, the problem...

Years ago I discovered the skin health benefits of tallow. While these DIY tallow lotion bars were a favorite, I wanted something with a softer consistency. The result is this nourishing whipped...

Function Health picked up a hefty new round of financing on Thursday, earning $450 million from General Catalyst‘s Customer Value Fund. This influx of capital comes just eight months after the startup...

I’m always on the lookout for simple, easy, yet flavorful meals. Even better if I can prep them ahead of time. This Mediterranean bean salad is one of those dishes. I love...