Strength Training Doesn't Need to Be Complicated
Deanna Translation
Your muscles don't need you to become a fitness expert. They need you to use them consistently.
Free wellness education
Learn for everyday life.
Start with a question that matters to you.
This is the home for Deanna's free guides, topic reading and reference resources. Explore sleep, food, skin, strength or supplement labels. No account or purchase is needed.
DNA Longevity Knowledge Center
Genetics, skin and nutrition in context.
Educational reading only—not DNA testing, genetic interpretation or personalized medical advice.
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Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny: What Genetics Can—and Cannot—Tell You
An educational perspective on inherited context, genetic information and everyday choices—not a DNA testing or interpretation service.
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Dermagenetics and Skin Aging: What Your DNA May—and May Not—Influence
An educational perspective on skin genetics, collagen and routine context—not a genetic assessment or personalized skin-care service.
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Nutrigenetics: Why the Universal Diet Model Fails Your Metabolism
An educational perspective on nutrition genetics and everyday eating context—not genetic testing or a personalized meal-plan service.
Healthy Made Easy
The Kitchen Is Being Prepped
I’m rebuilding this resource as an independent, real-food guide based on the Deanna Wickey Wellness kitchen standards.
Notification signup will open when the updated guide is ready for release.
Explore finished guidesFree Guides
Five starting points for everyday wellness questions.
Each guide explains a question in everyday language, includes sources and acknowledges what remains uncertain.
Read what feels relevant, then consider what you would like to understand or discuss with your clinician. One answer will not fit everyone.
Quick Read
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Energy + Sleep
Why Am I Tired Even After Sleeping?
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Deanna Decodes
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Nutrition + Muscle
How Much Protein Do Women Actually Need?
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Deanna Decodes
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Skin From Within
Does Collagen Actually Work for Skin?
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Deanna Decodes
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Muscle + Bone
Strength Training for Women
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Smart Guide
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Nutrition + Supplements
How to Read a Supplement Label
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Science, Minus the Noise
Research worth knowing—translated into real life.
Wellness headlines have a funny way of turning one study into "Everything we know is wrong!"
Science usually isn't that dramatic.
Here I break down research I think is worth knowing—what researchers studied, what they found, what they didn't prove, and what it may reasonably mean for everyday wellness.
Collagen + Skin: Why One Headline Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Deanna Translation
Don't assume every collagen product is interchangeable—or that the word "collagen" on the front of a tub tells you everything you need to know.
Protein: Why the Basic Recommendation and a Training Target Aren't the Same
Deanna Translation
What are you trying to support? Basic nutrition? Strength training? Building muscle? Preserving muscle? Your goal and individual situation matter.
Seen a wellness claim you want to understand?
Start with clear educational context before deciding what fits.
Explore LearnTools I Trust
Useful tools for getting a little more personal with your wellness.
Sometimes you don't need another article. You need something you can actually use.
These tools come from different sources for a reason. Good wellness information shouldn't come from just one company.
Nutrition Tool
Estimate Your Daily Nutrient Needs
U.S. Department of AgricultureThe USDA's Dietary Reference Intake calculator generates personalized nutrient recommendations based on your age, sex, height, weight, and activity level.
Use the calculator ↗
Supplement Research ToolLook Up What's on a Supplement Label
NIH Office of Dietary SupplementsA searchable supplement-label information database where you can look up ingredients, serving sizes, and what's actually listed on a specific product's label.
Search the database ↗
Deanna's Bookshelf
Books worth your time—not just space on your nightstand.
Four editorial selections, with my reason for including each one. They are reading references, not clinical recommendations or purchase offers.
Browse the topic index for item-specific rationale and disclosures.
Editorial reading selections
Metabolic Health & Longevity
Good Energy
Deanna's Take
This book really got me thinking about the connection between metabolic health, cellular energy, and how we feel day to day. I like the way complex science is brought into everyday choices we can actually understand and use.Best for: Anyone interested in energy, metabolic health, and understanding wellness beyond calories and weight.
Seasonal Wellness & Mindful Living
Seasonal Self-Care Rituals
Deanna's Take
I love the reminder that wellness doesn't have to look exactly the same all year long. It's a gentler approach to food, sleep, movement, and self-care that encourages us to pay attention to the seasons instead of forcing the same rigid routine every day.Best for: Anyone who wants a softer, more sustainable approach to everyday wellness.
Mind-Body Science & Movement
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi
Deanna's Take
I love how this book connects a centuries-old movement practice with modern research. It gave me a much deeper appreciation for how gentle movement can support balance, body awareness, mobility, and the mind-body connection without everything having to be high impact.Best for: Anyone interested in low-impact movement, balance, healthy aging, or the science behind mind-body practices.
Books I Keep Coming Back To
Kitchen & Nutrition Reference
Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal
Deanna's Take
This isn't a book I sit down and read cover to cover. It's one I keep nearby and pull off the shelf when I want to look up a particular food or ingredient. I love books like this because I can wander into them, learn something, and come back again later.Best for: Anyone who enjoys having an easy food and nutrition reference within reach.