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....
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 6, 2021
Probiotics have emerged as a popular health food in the food industry due to the growing demand for functional food properties in this era. Guest post by Joo Shan Ooi Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 18, 2021
Guest post by Carley Higgins and Lori Marshall Do you find yourself sleepy on a daily basis, reaching for caffeine to keep your eyes from shutting at work, or longing for that midday nap? If so, you are not alone. Fifty-five percent of Americans say they feel sleepy...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 16, 2021
Guest post by Alexa Guelig Kidney Health and Function One out of every 3 adults in America is at risk for kidney disease according to the National Kidney Foundation. More alarmingly, kidney disease typically is undetected until it is very advanced and, with no cure,...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Feb 27, 2021
Guest post by Trisha Zhou In our appearance-obsessed society, we seem to forget that most images we see are an illusion; a thin person can absolutely have coronary heart disease and high cholesterol, and an overweight person, too, can have a restrictive eating...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Feb 23, 2021
Guest post by Chelsea Mangold, MPH, RD2b It’s the month of LOVE @ DWD! To celebrate, we are focusing on the theme of practicing self- love via self-care. One of the best ways to incorporate self-care is to make sure you’re nourishing yourself well! The...