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How to Support Healthy Habits in High School and College Athletes

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Explore how high school and college-aged athletes can improve performance while maintaining balance in nutrition, sleep, and mental health. Each May, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month shines a spotlight on...

Understanding IBS: A Guide to Gut Health, the Gut-Brain Connection, and Simple Ways to Soothe Your Symptoms

Learn the difference between IBS and other gut disorders, explore the gut-brain axis, understand the low FODMAP diet, and discover simple, budget-friendly IBS-friendly recipes and resources. April is IBS Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to spotlight a...

The Power to Stay Strong: A Caregiver’s and Patient’s Guide to Parkinson’s Wellness

Explore brain-supportive foods, treatments, and trusted resources to help manage Parkinson’s Disease. Our brains are incredibly complex and vital to every aspect of our being—controlling movement, memory, emotions, and even digestion. Brain health refers to the...

Gentle Fitness That Feels Good: Find Joy in How You Move

Fitness doesn’t have to be intense to be meaningful. Discover how to find joy in movement through personalized fitness routines, inclusive approaches for all bodies, and gentle strategies that feel good and last. When it comes to staying active, and really with any...

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...

Getting Political: The Impact of Elections on Healthcare and Education

Explore how politics shape healthcare and education as we approach a pivotal election year. Learn actionable steps for staying informed, engaging in advocacy, and influencing positive change in public health and wellness. As a registered dietitian and educator, I've...

Rethinking Balanced Meals: Why Quality and Simplicity Matter More Than Perfection

Discover how to simplify balanced eating without stress! Learn practical tips and meal ideas for nourishing your body with quality, convenience, and flexibility in mind—no need for perfection. In case you missed it*, last week I conducted one of my monthly (FREE)...

Support Your Liver Health: Essential Wellness Tips, Research, and Statistics

Discover key lifestyle modifications to support liver health, backed by research and statistics. Learn about common liver diseases and practical tips for maintaining a healthy liver. Every year, as we approach World Hepatitis Day, I like to recount the below story,...

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