QUIZ: Damaged Thyroid Function or Depression?
The thyroid is essential to how your body uses energy and helps to maintain a steady metabolism. This impacts many different body systems, including body temperature, heart rate, digestion, energy and even mood. This can...
14 Foods Affecting Thyroid Health
Certain vitamins and minerals help to regulate thyroid hormones. This includes iodine and selenium. If you’re looking to improve thyroid health, pay attention to these 14 foods affecting thyroid health, including certain nuts,...
QUIZ: HIV Education & Living Long and Healthy Lives
When the HIV epidemic emerged in the 1980s, both the public and the medical community had very little understanding of the virus. This led to wide misunderstanding. HIV education has come a long way since then. What do you know...
RECIPE: Breakfast Mushrooms
People living with HIV need to be mindful of vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin D. That’s where these parmesan and garlic breakfast mushrooms come in. A good source of vitamin D, mushrooms make it easy and tasty to...
QUIZ: Dissecting Diabetes
Diabetes, a chronic condition that leads to too much sugar in the blood, has only become more common in the last 20 years. Many people are familiar with the basics: blood sugar testing, insulin injections, diet management. But do...
QUIZ: Parents, Are Your Kids Vaping?
Plenty of parents have concerns about their kids vaping. Seemingly rampant in middle and high schools, the popularity of vaping has increased to concerning levels. Driven by a false belief that the “vapor” is harmless,...
RECIPES: 20 Foods to Protect Lung Health
From anchovies to yogurt and beets to barley, plenty of common and delicious ingredients can be used to support lung health. Even if some like swiss chard or red cabbage may be a little unfamiliar, we have recipes to try as you...
QUIZ: Cardiac Health… Conversationalist or Clueless?
Heart problems often lurk quietly without many signs that cardiac health may be in trouble. Knowledge of the tests your doctor may order to help diagnose any issues is important. It will help you prepare for the procedures and...
RECIPE: Chicken Burger With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
Using ground chicken for these chicken burgers means less fat and calories than beef. The homemade aioli is tastier and healthier than processed mayonnaise. The herbs and sun-dried tomatoes provide a big flavor boost. Once seared...
Easy Recipes for Low-Energy Days: 10+ Ideas to Stimulate Your Buds
Whether it’s illness, a packed schedule or stifling heat, sometimes we’re just not up for cooking. However, when sick, it’s especially important to maintain a healthy diet. Keep these easy recipes on hand for those low-energy...
QUIZ: Rx Interactions with Your Health Condition
We typically think of Rx interactions between different medications, but various foods can also change the way medicine interacts you’re your body. This quiz will let you know whether statins interact with cheese or fish, which...
Cauliflower: Any Common Food-Drug Interactions?
When starting any new medication, check with your doctor for food-drug interactions. Common foods like grapefruit, dairy, or mayonnaise can cause uncommon reactions when mixed with the wrong drug. Food high in certain vitamins...
QUIZ: Are You Hyperfocused on Hypertension Facts?
Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is one of the most common and costliest chronic conditions in the United States and the world. Hypertension has a variety of lifestyle causes and possible complications. Knowledge...
Types of Salt Compared
Salt is more than just the table shaker full of identical white crystals. Consumers can choose from a many different types of salt, varying in cost, nutrients, taste, form and texture depending on where they come from and how...
QUIZ: Can You Ground Your Emotional Distress?
Stress can be good in the right situations and manageable amounts, but all too often emotional distress can feel constant and consuming. Managing this stress involves a stable of coping skills for the moment, ways to prepare in...
7 De-Stressing Techniques for Total Well-Being
Sometimes we can anticipate a stressful event, but sometimes feelings of being overwhelmed can come on suddenly. Whatever the case, be prepared with proven de-stressing techniques.
RECIPE: Everything Egg Avocado Yogurt Bowl
Stress can cause overindulgence of all kinds and while that may feel good in the moment, poor diet and nutrition can cause long-term stress and mood issues. When feeling stressed, reach for something nutritious and protein-packed...
Johns Hopkins’ Guide to Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine, or supplements, have been used for millennia to treat a variety of health conditions. They can be swallowed as pills or powders or brewed as tea. However, the FDA considers herbal supplements foods, not drugs, so...