Vitamin D is crucial to our health and wellbeing, but finding the perfect balance of the “sunshine vitamin” can be a little tricky. Our bodies absorb vitamin D from the sun, but too much sun exposure has also been linked to skin cancer. And, although a...
Vitamin C is essential to good health, boosting the immune system, and supporting our overall wellbeing. A sneeze, a cough, or a scratchy throat might send you running to the drugstore for extra vitamin C. But do we really need extra vitamin C to keep a...
Balancing our intake of nutrients can be tricky. A balanced diet gives our bodies the nutrients needed to function and feel our best. Protein, vitamins, minerals—and yes, even fats and carbohydrates—all play a part in healthy eating. Protein has been in the spotlight in recent years thanks...
Balancing our intake of nutrients can be tricky. Nutrients are the substances that our bodies need to function properly—such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates—but not all nutrients are created equal, and some may have more benefits or drawbacks than others. In our How Much...
Food poisoning. We've all had it. We all hate it. Food poisoning is caused by foodborne illnesses: infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. Last week in this mini-series we examined the bacteria associated with...
Sometimes it takes hours. Other times, minutes. But we've all been struck by it at one time or another. Food poisoning. Foodborne illnesses are infections or irritations of the gastrointestinal tract caused by food or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. They can cause...
Food additives are ubiquitous and can be found in almost every prepackaged food. They are substances added to food to enhance its flavor, appearance, texture or shelf life. While some food additives are simply unhealthy at their best, others have the potential to cause negative health...
Food additives are ubiquitous; they can be found in many foods and almost every prepackaged food. They are substances added to food to enhance its flavor, appearance, texture or shelf life. While some food additives are simply unhealthy at their best, others have the potential to...
Kidneys are responsible for regulating pH, salt, potassium, and more. Various diseases, lifestyle habits, and genetic factors can affect kidney function. What is kidney disease? The kidneys are a pair of fist-sized organs located at the bottom of the rib cage. There is one kidney on each...
Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. In the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. But not us! So let's get your heart feeling strong and healthy. Here's Part 2...
Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. But in the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. According to the CDC: Heart disease is the leading cause...
In the past, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of death for women. Today, doctors are able to catch and treat cervical cancer much earlier. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and so we're highlighting some important facts to know about cervical cancer...
In the past, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of death for women. Today, doctors are able to catch and treat cervical cancer much earlier. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and so we're highlighting some important facts to know about cervical cancer...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common, and widely misunderstood. Let's bust some myths and get a better understanding. Last week we detailed the basics of ADHD, and this week, we're diving into the many myths about the condition, and the harmful stigma these myths create. ADHD:...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common—and widely misunderstood. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 9.4 percent of children and adolescents (just over 6 million) in the United States have ADHD. One of...