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So… Coffee or Matcha?

Matcha is having a massive cultural moment, but is coffee actually better for your health? From caffeine spikes and calm focus to gut health and metabolism, here is what the science says about these two popular morning rituals.

Registered dietitian Maya Feller is reshaping nutrition with an inclusive approach that meets people where they are. From managing chronic conditions to promoting small, sustainable lifestyle changes, her advice emphasizes accessible wellness, personalized care, and practical habits like eating more plants, staying hydrated, and prioritizing rest every day.

On September 1st, Dr. Toni Flowers presented at the Black Health Matters Summit on healthy living to combat the epidemic of diabetes in South Carolina. Black Health Matters was pleased to have her present on nutrition and diabetes and what South Carolinians can do to improve their outcomes when managing diabetes.

Anxiety is the one feeling that constantly follows you in your day-to-day life. It's common to feel stressed due to the erratic nature of life. There are many causes of uncertainty, including a stressful workplace or learning environment, worries caused by personal life, and alarm related to health. There have been many studies proving the connection between anxiety and weight changes.

Maintaining a fitness routine takes more than setting a New Year’s resolution. These 15 tips can help you build lasting exercise habits by finding activities you enjoy, setting realistic goals, tracking progress, staying motivated, and making fitness a consistent part of your everyday life for the long term.

A multistate Cyclospora outbreak has been linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, raising questions about whether consumers should avoid lettuce altogether. Learn what Cyclospora is, how the outbreak was identified, what symptoms to watch for, and what you should know about recalled lettuce and food-safety recommendations.

Your daily latte doesn't have to stand in the way of a healthy lifestyle. Learn how caffeine, added sugar, and hydration can affect your health, along with simple ways to make your favorite coffee habit more balanced without giving up the drink you love.

Prediabetes affects millions of Americans, often without symptoms, but it doesn’t have to progress to type 2 diabetes. Healthy habits like eating well, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight can lower your risk. Learn practical steps to take control of your health and build lasting lifestyle changes before diabetes develops.

From viral recipes to nutrition hacks, TikTok is changing how we eat. But how much of "FoodTok" is actually backed by science? We dive into the research to look at how algorithms shape our plates, the rise of junk-food influencers, and how to spot real nutrition advice online.

Struggling to hit 10,000 steps a day? You're not alone. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer breaks down why "micro walks" — short, bite-sized bursts of movement — may be a smarter, more sustainable path to better health than one big daily walk. Discover the science, the benefits, and easy ways to start today.

Feeling tired, achy, or just off? Chronic inflammation could be the culprit — and what you eat every day may be making it worse. The good news is that the right foods can help your body calm down, heal, and thrive. Here's what the science says to eat and avoid.

Millions of people consume caffeine every day, but few realize it may influence how their bodies burn fat. Does coffee actually help with weight loss, or is it just another fitness myth? The answer may surprise you—and could change how you approach your fat-loss goals.