Theresa Sam Houghton
Author
Theresa "Sam" Houghton is a freelance writer and health coach who has been nerding out about diet, health, and wellness for over a decade. Her writing appears regularly on The Upside blog by Vitacost and has been featured on NutritionStudies.org and Green Queen Media.
LATEST
Protein: The Trendy Macronutrient Marketers Are Using to Sell Ultra-Processed Foods
From protein bars to high-protein cookies, Americans are eating more processed foods with added protein—all in the name of health.
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The Science Behind How Our Thoughts Feed the ‘Doom Loop’
Scientists are finding that predicting mental health risks through brain activity alone is far from simple.
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Study Shows Why People Prefer the Unhealthiest Foods
An explosion in choices and access has exacerbated America’s junk food problem.
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BDNF May Be a Key Compound for Healthy Brain Aging
Healthy diet and exercise promote cognitive well-being and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) production, according to research.
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Your Brain on Food: How What You Eat Affects Cognition
An anti-inflammatory, plant-forward approach to eating may be a path to better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.
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Weekend Exercise Might Be All You Need
If your workweek is too full for exercise, fear not, regular daily physical activities plus exercising on weekends, still provides significant benefits.
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Could Reducing Folate as You Age Enhance Metabolism? Insights From Mouse Study
Folate is critical for several essential metabolic and cellular processes—and how your body handles it may be as important as how much you get.
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Struggling With Existential Anxiety? Study Shows Doomscrolling May Be to Blame
Negative media has been around for a long time; however, today’s media use tactics to keep us coming back for more—to the detriment of our mental health.
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Plants May Have the Power to Prevent Chronic Disease: Review
A recent review analyzing nearly 50 studies spanning over 20 years found that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risk of several diseases.
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Protein: The Trendy Macronutrient Marketers Are Using to Sell Ultra-Processed Foods
From protein bars to high-protein cookies, Americans are eating more processed foods with added protein—all in the name of health.
|
The Science Behind How Our Thoughts Feed the ‘Doom Loop’
Scientists are finding that predicting mental health risks through brain activity alone is far from simple.
|
Study Shows Why People Prefer the Unhealthiest Foods
An explosion in choices and access has exacerbated America’s junk food problem.
|
BDNF May Be a Key Compound for Healthy Brain Aging
Healthy diet and exercise promote cognitive well-being and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) production, according to research.
|
Your Brain on Food: How What You Eat Affects Cognition
An anti-inflammatory, plant-forward approach to eating may be a path to better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.
|
Weekend Exercise Might Be All You Need
If your workweek is too full for exercise, fear not, regular daily physical activities plus exercising on weekends, still provides significant benefits.
|
Could Reducing Folate as You Age Enhance Metabolism? Insights From Mouse Study
Folate is critical for several essential metabolic and cellular processes—and how your body handles it may be as important as how much you get.
|
Struggling With Existential Anxiety? Study Shows Doomscrolling May Be to Blame
Negative media has been around for a long time; however, today’s media use tactics to keep us coming back for more—to the detriment of our mental health.
|
Plants May Have the Power to Prevent Chronic Disease: Review
A recent review analyzing nearly 50 studies spanning over 20 years found that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risk of several diseases.
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