3 antioxidant-rich and delectable recipes Red is a color commonly associated with passion and love, but red foods may have a direct effect on our heart health. The same pigments that give red foods their color, called anthocyanins, are also responsible for a host of health benefits, including reduction of inflammation in the body, and..
There’s more to this important nutrient than you may realize You may associate calcium with your daily glass of milk or serving of yogurt to help support strong bones. However, there’s much more to this important mineral than eating your dairy and maintaining healthy bones. 1. Calcium keeps your heart ticking on the time Calcium..
3 recipes that get better with time This time of year, our appetites once again awaken to the delicious freshness of salads. And, as plant-based eating grows in popularity, the humble salad is, more and more often, finding its place at the center of the table. These hearty and filling salads packed with vibrant veggies,..
Helping teen girls develop a positive relationship with their body The pressure to fit an unrealistic beauty ideal weighs heavily on young women, as they’re bombarded with messages from social media, peers, and even their parents that they’re not thin, stereotypically beautiful, or fair-skinned enough. According to Dr. Jessica Alleva, an assistant professor of psychology..
Lifestyle strategies to sail through springtime Hiding under a blanket of tissues through allergy season is no way to spend springtime! With simple tweaks to your food, supplements, and lifestyle, you can keep your symptoms at bay so your quality of life is fit for all seasons. What causes seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies are triggered..
Female-targeted technology could transform women’s health and wellness Ladies—wish you could buy eco-friendly, washable undies that hold the equivalent of four regular tampons or secretly pump breastmilk with a device that fits inside your bra? Thanks to femtech, these products are a reality. Femtech refers to using technological innovation to develop apps, products, and services..
Improve the world and your health At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, AnnMarie Aase heard of a “caremongering” movement happening, with volunteers helping seniors and people at risk. She created the Facebook page, which grew to thousands of members. “Through team effort, we now have a website to address individual needs and offerings, a..
Lifestyle strategies to help stay balanced Goldilocks and the immune system have something in common! The immune system is responsible for many checks and balances in a day: it scans the body for abnormal or precancerous cells, maintains tolerance to food and environmental antigens, quells pro-inflammatory states that drive conditions such as eczema and atherosclerosis,..
How to ward off cancer or catch it early No one likes to think about cancer. But being proactive about cancer prevention and early detection could be lifesaving, no matter your age. Here’s how to know the symptoms to watch for and precautionary actions to take. Youth You know your child best, so you may..
What’s the connection? Over the past 10 years, a new class of drugs has revolutionized cancer care. These medications, known as checkpoint inhibitors, unleash an individual’s own immune system on malignant cells, offering new hope to people with cancer. Before these treatments hit the mainstream, it’s helpful to learn more about the immune/cancer connection. Immunosurveillance..