“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” – Anne Bradstreet

It’s officially winter in NYC and actually felt more like January this week than pre-Christmas weather – FREEZING! While I love the holidays, I’m pretty wimpy when it comes to the cold.  Just ordered some of these e-tip gloves so my hands don’t freeze every time I need to use my phone – genius!

One thing I love to do when it’s cold outside is to burrow up inside and read. Besides the pile of books on my nightstand (I’m never reading just one!), here are some interesting health articles I’ve been reading this week:

Soy is a hot topic these days and there’s a lot of confusion about it. This article by Craig Cooper helps break it down.

I hereby name turmeric spice of the week! Check out all the amazing health benefits here and some ideas for incorporating more of it into your diet.

Seven superfoods for women

With the flurry of holiday events it’s easy to get worn down – Some helpful tips for increasing energy.

More and more studies are revealing that the benefits of exercise extend far beyond its physical impact on our bodies.  Here’s one article on the connection between exercise and mental acuity. For more in depth reading, check out the book Spark by John Ratey.