You can eat clean, train hard, and still feel wrecked. The fix isn’t on your plate — it’s in your nervous system. Here’s how happiness protects your health.
Hello, Hive — I’m Evie Nova Wells
“A hive only thrives when everyone has a job they love. Mine? Making sure this little corner of the internet stays warm, organized, and buzzing with good things for you.” Hi there. I’ve started and deleted this introduction about four times now, so I’m just going to do the thing I’d tell any of you […]
“Heart-Healthy” Low-Fat Diet May Have Harmed Women with Existing Heart Disease: Lessons from the Landmark WHI Trial
For decades, official guidelines urged us to slash fat—especially saturated fat—and fill our plates with grains, fruits, and vegetables to guard our hearts. Yet a thoughtful 2021 review suggests this advice may have backfired for women who already had heart disease. Quick note upfront: This is not fresh trial data. It is a 2021 Viewpoint […]
Sardine Fasting: Less Hunger, More Health
Sardine fasting beats hunger with a smile. Being hungry just plain sucks. Your stomach growls. Your mood tanks. Energy dips. No one smiles through that for long. Yet fasting shines for good reasons. It sparks autophagy—your body’s natural cleanup crew. Cells recycle junk. They clear out damaged parts. This promotes renewal and better health. But […]
Ultra-Processed Food: Snickers Test
Ultra-Processed Food and the Snickers Test In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no secret that many of us lead hectic lives. Between work deadlines, family commitments, and endless to-do lists, finding time to prepare wholesome meals can feel like an impossible task. As a result, busy people often turn to ultra-processed foods (UPF) for convenience—think ready-to-eat […]
When Packaging Can’t Protect You and Small Things Wear You Down
Note: This post was written before Alton Brown launched his new YouTube series, Alton Brown Cooks Food, in late 2025. His fresh content feels warm, fun, and more open—he shares more of his real personality now. I’ve always been a fan. Being a public figure comes with real costs. Here at Eager to be Healthy, […]
“Healthy” Diets Love Animal Foods
Nutrition myths push plant-only eating for long life. They point to Blue Zones like Japan. But look closer. These spots thrive with plenty of animal foods. Meat, fish, and organs bring real vitality. Smile—nature knows best! Japan’s Secret to Long Life Japan boasts life spans of 84-85 years. About half their protein comes from animals. […]
This post will be out of date soon. xAI used to find a new doctor.
In 2023, I moved from Massachusetts/Connecticut to Washington, DC, leaving my trusted care network behind. Even though I lived in western Massachusetts, I always had excellent doctors and rarely needed to travel to Boston’s big hospitals. I assumed DC—our nation’s capital—would be at least as good. It wasn’t. In the DMV area, there are really […]
50 is coming, slow down, I want to have fun.
Aging sucks. I will not go gracefully. Life is a gift. That said, we waste time doing things that do not make us happy nor do not make us healthy. Now we all have to work. While some have a job they love, most work to live. We can still spend some of our income […]