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8 Health and Wellness Careers That May End Up Being Your Dream Job

The rise of chronic disease across the globe over the past several decades has caused public health professionals to raise the alarms to improve people’s health and wellbeing through professional health services, more equitable food and health systems, and research and entrepreneurship opportunities for those passionate about individual and community health and wellness. 

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How to Balance These 4 Hunger Hormones

Even though a lot of the time our bodies might feel a little bit out of whack, they actually function like a fine-tuned machine, with a huge variety of components and mechanisms working in harmony to help us breathe, move, function, and live. And one of the main mechanisms that influence how your body operates […]

How to Write Your Professional Biography

The health and wellness industry is getting increasingly competitive. Consumers have more choices when it comes to hiring a certified trainer, nutritionist, health coach or fitness professional than ever before.

5 Jobs You Can Pursue with a Nutrition Consultant Certification

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published August 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Pursuing a nutrition consultant certification for personal enrichment is hugely valuable, and can help you integrate healthier eating into your fitness and wellness mix. But it’s also an opportunity to expand your career in new […]