Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons
Photo by Kirsten Kortebein Fiona Oakes has completed marathons on every continent, setting four world records along the way. The world-class British…
The Best Animal Sanctuaries to Visit for Nose-to-Snout Experiences
Looking for a feel-good field trip? Connect with rescued animals at one of these incredible farm sanctuaries across the United States. These…
Vegan Strong Plantbuilt Team Heads Back to the Mr. America Competition with New Member Briana Jones
Photo by Charlotte Foerschler She’s a mother, nurse, marathon runner, and Navy veteran…and now Briana Jones is hoping to add another title…
Physicians, Survivors Rally Across U.S. to Demand Better Breast-Cancer Prevention Efforts
With more than 240,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed annually in the U.S., it’s high time to “beat the drum” and demand…
New Cookbook ‘Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky’ Highlights Plant-Based Traditions of Native Americans
Prior to European contact, Native American diets were largely plant-based—a legacy that chefs Lois Ellen Frank, PhD, and Walter Whitewater aim to…
A Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Slow the Aging Process, New Study Finds
Among the sea of anti-aging products, treatments, and regimens currently on the market, there’s one daily habit that new research suggests actually…
New Netflix Docuseries ‘Secrets of the Blue Zones’ Reveals How to Live to 100
In the United States, the average life expectancy recently dropped to 76 years—the lowest it’s been in the past two decades. Extensive…
Why Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer? Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains
Colon cancer was once rare in people under 50, but over the past three decades, it’s become increasingly common. A 2017 study…
New Study Reveals Vegan Diets Generate 75% Less Greenhouse Gases Than Meat-Heavy Diets
In the most comprehensive analysis to date of dietary patterns and their climate impact, researchers have found that vegan diets create 75%…
Why You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement
Of the trillions of microbes living in your gut, the majority are friendly, helping to absorb nutrients, optimize immune function, prevent disease,…
New Study Confirms Plant-Based Diet Can Promote Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet can help people with Type 2 diabetes achieve remission or significantly decrease their reliance on medication, according…
Ultramarathon Champion Austin Meyer on Life as a Vegan Endurance Athlete
In the spring of 2023, Austin Meyer won his first ultramarathon—a grueling 100-kilometer trail race through the majestic landscape of Zion National…