by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 31, 2024
February is Heart Health Awareness Month and we’re here to help you take care of your ticker. Considering all of the factors that affect our health, we hope you find these strategies and tips useful and doable. In the United States, heart disease is a leading cause of...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 27, 2023
At present, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which are poised to become global epidemics. Primarily, IBD is characterized by the repetitive inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, and it can occur...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 22, 2022
Our June focus has been all about brain health and Alzheimer’s awareness. (If you missed our last Wellness Webinar on these very topics, don’t worry! It’ll be uploaded to our YouTube channel in a few weeks.) Alzheimer’s disease is not a natural...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 20, 2021
Guest post by Pessie Ickovitz Inflammation occurs as our body responds to infection, toxins and injury. This inflammatory response is a blessing as it is a part of our immune system, a way to protect our body from harm and allow it to heal. Inflammatory cells and...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 15, 2021
Join us on Thursday, July 22 from 1-2pm Eastern Time as we share guidance and resources related to risk factors and prevention of prediabetes. Click here to register in advance for this meeting (space is limited). After registering, you will receive a confirmation...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 29, 2021
Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys thinking skills, memory, and slowly results in the inability to carry out simple tasks. Most cases of Alzheimer’s occur in adults over 65 years and older....