Micronutrient Deficiencies You Might Not Know You Have
Most of us think we have a good sense of how healthy we’re eating. Maybe you get your leafy greens in, choose whole grains, or try to remember that...
The Science of Social Connection and Health
During winter, many people focus on preventive health measures like flu shots, vitamin D supplements, and exercise routines. And while those are...
Building Healthy Habits That You Can Stick To
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many will begin their annual resolutions: more reading, less scrolling; more home cooking, less...
How to Improve Your Immunity in the Winter
Winter brings a lot of good things, from cozy evenings by the fireplace to brisk outdoor adventures. But it also brings a host of diseases, with...
Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder in Winter
The holiday season may conjure up some wholesome memories: families gathered around the fireplace or the dinner table, kids sledding down the local...
Blood Sugar Level Control 101
Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is essential to life. When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks them down and converts them to sugar, which is...
Preventing Diabetes Outside the Kitchen
Diabetes is a disease that causes your body’s blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels to be unusually high. When you have diabetes, you're at...
What is the BRCA1 Gene?
The BRCA1 gene, along with the BRCA2 gene, is often misunderstood. Though BRCA is an abbreviation for "breast cancer," having these genes does not...
Breast Cancer Prevention at Every Age
The vast majority of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 40. But the Cleveland Clinic notes that in the United States, about 10% of all...