Mitch Strohm

Mitch Strohm is an avid runner, hiker, kayaker and health enthusiast. As a freelance writer based in
Nashville, Tennessee, Mitch writes about general health topics, finance, culture and music. In his spare time he's songwriting, trying a new healthy recipe or exploring the outdoors.

December 4th, 2016

Is Social Media Good or Bad for Your Health?

As we log more time on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and even public forums, it’s important to consider what impacts – both social media may have on our wellness. Here are some pros and cons.

The Ban on Trans Fat: 3 Important Things to Know

December 4th, 2016

3 Things to Know About the Ban on Trans Fats

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently took a major step towards eliminating artificially-produced trans fat from the foods we consume. It’s lifting the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) designation that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) have carried for many decades.

December 4th, 2016

5 Reasons to Kick Your Sugar Habit

Are you getting too much sugar in your diet? The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons of added sugar per day for women and nine teaspoons for men. Yet Americans are consuming an average of 66 poundsRead More…

December 4th, 2016

4 Health Benefits of Healthy Relationships

We often don’t think of nurturing our relationships as a tool for promoting good health. However, maintaining healthy social connections may help us all live a longer life.

Cruelty Free Beauty Concept with Makeup, Brush and Greenery on Coral & Teal Background | Vitacost.com/blog

December 4th, 2016

3 Reasons to Join the Cruelty-Free Movement

More than 80% of the world still allows animals to be used in the testing of cosmetics and consumer products, according to Cruelty Free International, a global organization working to end animal testing. The cruelty-free movement aims to end thatRead More…

3 Reasons to Make Your Bedroom a Tech-Free Zone

December 3rd, 2016

3 Reasons to Keep Technology Out of the Bedroom

The alarm clock isn’t the only technology in the bedroom these days. More Americans are introducing television, smart phones and other electronics into an area designed for rest. And many of us are using those technologies close to bedtime.