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Growing older is inevitable. Each passing year increases our physical age. But we all know that the number of years we've lived isn't the only factor in whether we look and feel elderly or youthful. There ar...

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that women have some different nutritional needs than men. Starting at puberty and continuing for the rest of their lives, the female body needs specific nutritional s...

It's ridiculously easy in today's world to eat an unhealthy diet. Many of the most convenient food options – like fast food or pre-made meals – are also the worst for your body. Eating healthy isn't too diff...

Even when you're eating well, getting enough sleep and exercise, and doing everything you can to stay healthy sometimes a cold or flu just won't stay away. When you do start feeling sick, there are several n...

We've all heard how good whole grains are for us. And if you read the post on this blog titled, “Just What, Exactly, Is A 'Whole Grain' And Why Does It Matter?” then you know all the hype surrounding whole g...

Everyone knows you're supposed to eat more whole grains. But what does that mean, exactly, and why should you care? In today's post, let's take a closer look at the difference between whole and refined grain...

At Crucial Four, we believe in the power of food over the power of processed supplements. It's a whole lot better for you to get the vitamins and nutrients that you need from the food you're eating than thro...

We know that what we eat affects our health. But I don't think most of us realize just how closely connected our immune system and digestive system are. If one's not working as well as it should, the other o...

Do you want to feel tired all the time? Of course not! But many of us think that we don't have a choice. We're busy people. There simply isn't time to sleep. And even when we do have a chance to get “caught ...

As I talked about in our last post on diet and inflammation, occasional inflammation is part of our body's natural response to injury or certain immune system triggers. But many Americans battle out-of-contr...

Occasional inflammation is normal. It's part of your body's natural response to an injury or certain immune system triggers. But for many Americans, inflammation is out of control. And if you're dealing with...

What defines your mood and personality? Most of us think it's some combination of nature and nurture – our genetics combined with our upbringing and our current surroundings. But it also has a lot to do with...