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Reducing Neurodegenerative Risk Through Nutrition and Lifestyle
Discover how factors like diet, physical activity, gut health, sleep, and stress influence neurodegenerative disease risk. Learn practical wellness tips to support brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other disorders. Have you ever walked...
Diabetes Demystified: Expert Tips on Preventing, Managing, and Eating for Better Health
Learn about the types of diabetes, prevention strategies, and lifestyle tips to manage this condition effectively. Discover how nutrition plays a crucial role in diabetes prevention and care. My very first job as a Registered Dietitian (RD) was in a high-risk...
Physical Therapy Awareness Month: A Collaborative Approach to Health and Wellness
Discover how Registered Dietitians and Physical Therapists work together as part of an interdisciplinary team to support your health and recovery. As a Registered Dietitian, my goal is to help people manage their health through medical nutrition therapy (MNT). I work...
How Health Education Empowers Informed Nutrition Choices: What You Need to Know for National Health Education Week
With the upcoming election in the U.S., it’s crucial to consider how public health policies affect us, what barriers we face, and how we can use our votes to support a healthier future for all. As we celebrate National Health Education Week, I want to highlight the...
Mindfulness and Mental Health: A Holistic Approach to Stress, Emotional Eating, and Wellness
On World Mental Health Day, discover how mindfulness can improve mental health, manage emotional eating, and reduce stress through holistic practices that promote better food choices and overall well-being. Every semester, I ask my students to define the word "health"...
Fuel Your Day with Breakfast: Essential Tips for Lasting Energy
Discover the role of breakfast in maintaining energy, metabolism, and focus throughout the day. Explore creative, nutrient-packed alternatives to start your morning right. Breakfast has long been heralded as the most important meal of the day, but what does that...
How to Safeguard Your Health: Top Food Safety Tips for You and Your At-Risk Loved Ones
Learn key food safety practices to protect your health and safeguard vulnerable individuals, including those with weakened immune systems, from foodborne illnesses. When I ventured back to school to become a Registered Dietitian, one of my very first certificates was...
Cholesterol 101: Easy Lifestyle Changes for a Healthier Heart
Learn how to manage cholesterol levels naturally with these heart-healthy tips, including diet changes, exercise, and the importance of regular medical screenings. I think I was in my late 20s or early 30s when I first learned I had high cholesterol at one of my...
Longevity Secrets: Exploring Blue Zones for Senior Well-Being
Discover the lifestyle habits and principles of the world's longest-living communities, and learn how to incorporate them into your daily routine for healthy aging and a longer life. We are all getting older. That is not meant to bum anyone out; it's actually very...