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Training Service Dogs to Become Heroes to Those in Need

A volunteer dog trainer shares inspiring stories of how her pups have become heroic service animals to those ...

American Essence May 28, 2026

‘Kindness Is Contagious’: Fifth-Graders Embody Holiday Spirit Through ‘Secret Santa’ Initiative To Donate to the Vulnerable

Students at a Phoenix, Arizona, classroom experience the joys of giving and embodying the holiday spirit.

American Essence November 20, 2025

Nutritionist for Olympic Athletes Reveals How To Alleviate Common Ailments With Food Habits

Integrative nutritionist Cara Clark breaks down how eating well can transform all aspects of our health.

American Essence July 12, 2025

Gold Star Widow Doesn’t Want Others to Grieve Alone, Creates Country’s Largest Faith-Based Group for Widows

While grieving the death of her husband, one woman realized that in order to heal, she needed to ...

American Essence July 8, 2025

How Metabolic Health Expert Dr. Cate Shanahan Stocks a Healthy, Seed Oil-Free Kitchen

Dr. Cate Shanahan, a nutrition pioneer who sounded the alarm about seed oils, gives us a peek into ...

American Essence May 14, 2025

How to Detoxify Your Home, According to an Integrative Rheumatologist

Dr. Aly Cohen shares her home essentials to lower toxin exposure and protect our health.

Premium Lifestyle May 10, 2025

A Naturopathic Doctor’s Tips for a Toxin-Free, Healthy Lifestyle That Will Keep Cognitive Decline at Bay

Naturopathic doctor Heather Sandison shows us that reversing cognitive decline is possible.

American Essence February 24, 2025

From the Rat Race to Beehives: How a Self-Taught Beekeeper Found Her Calling

Hilary Kearney is an expert beekeeper, business owner, and educator, passionate about sharing the wondrous world of these ...

American Essence February 18, 2025

What ‘Nourishing Traditions’ Author Sally Fallon Morell Really Eats in a Day

The president of the Weston A. Price Foundation shares ancestral advice for the modern kitchen, for real, whole ...

Premium Lifestyle January 12, 2025

Knitters and Crocheters Across US Stitch Together Blankets, Winter Gear for the Needy

Hobbyists around the country handcraft blankets and winter gear for the needy, finding a charitable outlet for their ...

American Essence November 4, 2024

The Moving Story Behind the Creation of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Auntie Anne’s® was born out of Anne Beiler’s desire to turn trauma into hope. The founder is now ...

American Essence November 3, 2024

The Easy Formula for Eating Well, According to a Nutritionist to the Stars

For celebrity nutritionist Kelly LeVeque, wellness is about vibrant plates, beachside dinners, and healthy boundaries. She shares her ...

Premium Lifestyle August 1, 2024

A Purpose Beyond the Badge: Houston Cop Brings Children Together to Help Their Communities

From the time he was a teenager, Sheldon Theragood has mentored young kids. With dreams of becoming an ...

American Essence July 8, 2024

I’m a Nutritionist and Mom of 3. Here’s How I Grocery Shop for a Week of Healthy, Budget-Friendly Meals

Ilana Mulhstein shares a kid-approved meal plan, her go-to snacks, and the one thing she always gets at ...

Premium Lifestyle July 6, 2024

The 2024 Miss America Also Happens to Be an Active Duty Air Force Officer

Get to know the 2024 crowned beauty who has blazed a new path in pageantry for military service ...

American Essence July 2, 2024

Former Secret Service Agent Shares His Advice on How To Live Without Fear

Ken Valentine explains how he embraced life at its fullest while tasked with one of the world’s riskiest ...

American Essence May 24, 2024

From Playing a Power Ranger to Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur, Actress Jessica Rey Is a Positive Influence

Actress-turned-designer Jessica Rey makes modern swimwear with vintage sensibilities. The mom of three shares the routines that keep ...

American Essence May 14, 2024

Why Nature Holds the Best Skin-Healing Ingredients, According to Esthetician and Skincare Brand Founder

Justine Kahn, founder and CEO of Botnia Skincare, draws from nature's medicine chest to truly heal the skin.

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How to Find True Love Later in Life

Marriage counselor Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages,” on navigating the challenges of new love after ...

American Essence March 19, 2024

Woman Fulfills Dream of Educating Impoverished Girls in Nigeria Through Dance Academy

After learning the tools she needed in America, a Nigerian woman returns to her home country to establish ...

American Essence March 8, 2024

Dark Chocolate, Sparkly Earrings, and Prayer: How a Ballerina Survives Performance Season

Texas Ballet Theater principal dancer Paige Nyman on her rituals for staying grounded during the busy performance season.

American Essence January 23, 2024

‘What Can I Do?’ Why Building Resilience Is Key to Better Well-Being

How anyone can build their ability to bounce back from life's challenges, according to cognitive behavioral therapist Mary ...

American Essence January 10, 2024

8 Science-Backed Tips to Increase Your Happiness

For long-term satisfaction, cultivate relationships and a resilient mindset—and don’t forget to pet a dog along the way.

Premium Lifestyle January 6, 2024

Human Trafficking Survivor Finds Healing and Hope in Helping Others Break Free

A woman who was once ensnared in the commercial sex trade is now a tireless fighter for other ...

American Essence January 3, 2024

War Correspondent Jane Ferguson Risks Life To Tell Stories of People Living Amid War’s Horrors

In order to be a good storyteller, she must listen carefully.

American Essence December 4, 2023

On Sundays, We Walk: Fitness Influencer Shares Her Weekly Routine

How Brianna Joye, founder of City Girls Who Walk, gears up for her local walking club turned worldwide ...

American Essence October 28, 2023

Handwoven Heritage: The Interior Designer Bringing Ethiopian Style to New York

Hana Getachew, founder of Bolé Road Textiles, works with artisans from her home country to combine her custom ...

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