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Russell McLendon

I am a science journalist with more than a decade of experience covering a variety of topics related to environmental and human health. I am especially focused on humans' connections with nature, from biophilia and home gardening to our roles in the climate crisis and wildlife declines.

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8 Best Hiking Backpacks for Any Budget, With Tips From Outdoor Aficionados

Hiking is a one-of-a-kind way to exercise and experience the great outdoors. Enthusiasts know having the right hiking backpack to haul your gear can make or break an awesome hike. Here are expert tips on how to choose the best backpack for you, whatever your budget or trail looks like.

6 Antinutrients in Beans, Grains, and Veggies and How to Avoid Them

Antinutrients are naturally occurring plant compounds that can interfere with the body's ability to absorb...

How to Make Matcha Tea at Home, According to This RD

Asako Miyashita, a New York-based registered dietitian originally from Japan, shares her tips on how...

Is Matcha Better for You Than Coffee? What Nutritionists Want You to Know

Coffee and matcha both offer quick energy with caffeine and antioxidants, but each boosts the...

Do You Know the Real Differences Between Matcha and Green Tea?

Matcha comes from the same plant as other green teas, but there are a few...

Do Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Have Any Benefits?

Apple cider vinegar comes in many forms, including liquid vs. gummy, but do they deliver...

Benefits of Bee Pollen: What Experts Need You to Know

Bee pollen generates a lot of buzz for its reputed health benefits, from allergy relief...

Coronavirus and Diabetes: Covid-19 Tied to New Diabetes Cases

On top of posing a greater risk to people who already have diabetes, Covid-19 might...

This Man Battled Dementia for 20 Years Before Finding a Solution

For two decades, Stanley White battled mental fog, falls, and urinary incontinence. Finally, he got...

This Woman’s “Dementia” Turned Out to Be a Treatable Brain Condition

It took years for doctors to discover that this woman's walking, incontinence, and cognitive problems...

How a Reversible Type of Dementia Can be Mistaken for Alzheimer’s Disease

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a treatable form of dementia that targets more than 700,000 Americans,...

What Does Being Sober Mean? The Details on Alcohol-Free Living

An alcohol-free lifestyle can offer big rewards—if you know what your goal is, why it...

What Is Toxic Positivity and Why It Can Be Negative

Toxic positivity doesn't leave room for true feelings. There are many good reasons to look...

8 Best Hiking Pants for Men

You should put some thought into the hiking pants you wear. Here's how to make...