Basics of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
“Deep breathing is our nervous system’s love language.” – Dr. Lauren Mersy Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing…
“Deep breathing is our nervous system’s love language.” – Dr. Lauren Mersy Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing…
“Just get 150 minutes of exercise per week” “Make sure you’re walking 10K steps a day” “Aim to get at least a 25-minute workout into…
Our intern, Rennie Chi, noticed that her classmates often skip breakfast, eat junk and fast foods and don’t drink adequate water. As a health and…
Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough because it keeps getting worse over time and can affect your quality of life as it…
Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time, was motivated by his own experience and those of his classmates (who…
If the events of this year have felt overwhelming, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us may have faced unprecedented challenges, from the shift to…
In recent months, the drug Ozempic has been building in popularity for its significant weight loss effects. It’s heralded by celebrities and influencers alike, and…
Diabetes is more than just watching your sugar intake – it’s a complex metabolic condition influenced by a variety of factors including genetics, lifestyle choices,…
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United…
You open your eyes in the morning, only to feel like you didn’t sleep a wink – or, the sleep you did get didn’t seem…
Have you ever wondered what happens when your kidneys can’t keep up with their essential functions? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the…
Here are some more makeup product options that do not have pore-clogging ingredients recommended byour advisor, Rennie Chi, who loves researching and trying cosmetics. Regardless…
Picture this: you’re sitting in your favorite café, enjoying a leisurely afternoon with friends, when suddenly you feel a pounding in your chest that just…
Living a happy, joyful life is a goal for many of us, but how often do we slow down and really think about what these…
“I’m not superwoman but I’m fighting diabetes so close enough!” Anonymous Living with pre-diabetes or diabetes can be challenging especially when you consider the possible…
“Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is NOT!” – Dr. Howard Murad What truly helps slow down aging? Just as a tree…
Did you know that 12% of the US population has diabetes and 30% (100M of us) are pre-diabetic, many of whom are unaware? And that…
Legend has it that bread was originally discovered by accident. In Egypt, supposedly around 8,000 BC, someone left remnants from beer brewing out in the…
The time we spend sleeping dramatically affects our time awake. A good night’s sleep lets us wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take…
Strawberry picking in July. Apple picking in September. Carving pumpkins in October. These are just a few common seasonal traditions surrounding food. Apart from participating…