IIN Blog Posts

June 8, 2024

“Unhealthy” Foods That Aren’t Actually Unhealthy for You

There’s no shortage of advice – from friends and family, talk show hosts, your favorite bloggers – on what foods we should and shouldn’t eat; and once a certain food is "canceled,” there’s almost no ...

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June 8, 2024

One Urban Farm’s Impact on Health and Well-Being in New York City

What is urban farming? Urban farming, or urban agriculture, is the practice of growing food commercially in an urban setting – on rooftops, landfills, or any cleared area within a city. Urban farms ...

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June 8, 2024

Warning Labels on Unhealthy Foods in Chile Result in Dramatic Difference in Consumption

Warning labels on unhealthy food in Chile were implemented because of growing alarm over obesity and other health issues. Back in 2016, Chile’s government put into place some of the most ambitious ...

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June 8, 2024

How to Create and Sustain Meaningful Virtual Connections

Social distancing vs. physical distancing The term “social distancing” has become a normal part of our everyday vocabulary as we navigate how to emerge back into our lives as safely as possible. But ...

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June 8, 2024

Five Ways to Advocate for Your Health

Going to the doctor can be overwhelming, especially if you feel unwell. You might be confused about what they’re saying, feel like you’re not being heard, or worried you’ll be seen as pushy or ...

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June 8, 2024

Trick or Treat? The Truth Behind Six Health and Wellness Myths

You’ve likely heard a claim about a food, exercise regimen, or wellness trend, and shared it with others, only to find out later that it’s either inaccurate or flat-out untrue. Few fields are as rife ...

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June 8, 2024

Small Shifts for a Healthier Life

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but the actions you take each day – no matter how small – add up over time. When you feel frustrated, stuck, or like you could use a self-care pick-me-up, take a look ...

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June 8, 2024

The Six Best Vitamins for Your Skin

Your skin is your body’s barrier, protecting it from the world around you. It’s also your largest organ ‒ and just like you take care of your internal organs with exercise and diet, there are steps ...

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June 8, 2024

Has Counting Calories Failed You? Here’s What You Can Do Instead

Obesity is a growing problem. Obesity is a pressing problem for millions, and it’s getting worse. Findings from the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that, by 2030, nearly 1 in 2 American ...

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June 8, 2024

Six Tips to Go Greener This Earth Day and Beyond

In August 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a report that described humanity’s road to catastrophe if we don’t make enormous changes to the way we treat the Earth. The report ...

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