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…
Exercise Snacking For Your Health
“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…
Healthy Eating Tips and Food Swaps
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…
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
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…
Teens and Sleep Deprivation
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…
Sober October – A Month of Reflection and Renewal
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…
9 Foods that Naturally Boost GLP-1 in Our Bodies
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…
Risk Factors for Diabetes
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,…
5 Lifestyle Interventions to Battle Hypertension
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…
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
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…
What You Need to Know About Chronic Kidney Disease
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…
Makeup That WON’T Break You Out – Part 2
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…
Risk Factors for Hypertension
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…
Cultivating Joy, Happiness, and Vorfreude
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…
Lifestyle Interventions For Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes
“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…
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Aging Gracefully
“Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is NOT!” – Dr. Howard Murad What truly helps slow down aging? Just as a tree…
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
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…
What Type of Bread Should I Eat?
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…
Think You May Have Sleep Apnea? Options for Testing
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…
Your Guide to Seasonal Eating
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…