Protein is a macronutrient essential to every cell in the human body. Favored by athletes and fitness enthusiasts, dietary protein is commonly idolized for its muscle-building benefits, but these large, complex molecules are critical for maintaining optimal health during growth and aging...
Keep It Going: Turning Health Goals into Lifelong Habits
January 17, 2023
Every year, millions of Americans look to January as a time for a fresh start for their health and wellness goals. While the act of setting resolutions is easy, successfully implementing meaningful changes to one’s routine over the long run can be challenging.
With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, we must rethink ways to feed a population of this magnitude safely, sustainably…
Exploring a Personalized Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Management
November 4, 2022
Diabetes is a monumental health crisis impacting our country. The CDC reports that 37.3 million Americans (11.3% of the US population) have diabetes, and 96 million American adults (38% of the US population) have prediabetes.1 Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States...
Exploring Lifestyle Medicine: Preventing, Treating and Managing Chronic Disease Through Behavioral Interventions
October 17, 2022
More than two-thousand years ago Aristotle stated, “we are what we repeatedly do”, a profound insight that still holds true when it comes to the impact that repetitive behaviors…
CBD for Health & Wellness: What Every Healthcare Professional Should Know
September 12, 2022
Touted for its health benefits, CBD, formally known as cannabidiol, has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years with wide appeal to consumers seeking natural alternatives to traditional prescription or over-the-counter medications for conditions like chronic pain. Often associated with...
Nutrition & Immune Function in Health and Disease
August 9, 2022
The immune system is a complex network of organs, cells and proteins that uses an array of protective mechanisms to defend the body against infection.
Rethinking the Accessibility of a Plant-Based Diet
July 20, 2022
Millions of Americans experience food insecurity-induced chronic diseases. Over 90% of Americans consume less than the recommended amounts of…
Glowing skin is a beauty goal many people strive for, yet too few understand the important functions of skin and why skin integrity is important for both appearance and good overall health.1 Skin is the largest organ in the human body and one of its main functions is protection from external...
The Impact of Exercise on the Gut Microbiome
May 10, 2022
While there are countless benefits of exercise, such as improvement in mood and sleep, lowering risk of chronic disease and maintaining healthy immunity, emerging research supports the benefit of regular exercise for regulating, enhancing and diversifying gut microbiota. Physical activity may...