blue light
What is blue light? Blue light is one of the colors in the light spectrum. You get the most exposure to blue light through the sun, but cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions also make a significant impact. Research has found that exposure to blue light can be positive for […]

Protecting Your Eyes from the Dangers of Blue Light

Studies show that cutting back on salt reduces your risk of stroke, heart attack, and more. Photo by mkupiec on Pixabay.
This article is part of a series on American sodium consumption. This is part 2! Read part 1 here. Pass the salt, or pass ON the salt? Why is cutting sodium so important? According to the American Heart Association, it could prevent a projected “450,000 cases of cardiovascular disease and […]

You Should Be Cutting Back on Salt! Here’s Why and ...

Pesticides and preservatives
Pesticides and Preservatives Pesticides and preservatives are chemical terms that are well known today. These toxins are not just found in fields and gardens, but also in grocery stores! Buying produce comes with the risk of consuming chemicals that may be harmful to human health. The familiar saying “don’t judge […]

Consuming Pesticides and Preservatives

Sodium is a rarely talked about cause of widespread disease. The FDA is trying to change that. Photo by Edi Libedinsky on Unsplash.
Brined Inside Growing up in America in the early 2000s, I don’t remember anyone warning me about my sodium intake. It seemed like calories, carbs, sugar, and anything and everything fried got the boot, but I never got any frowns reaching across the dinner table for the saltshaker or licking […]

FDA Reduces American Sodium Limit

EMDR therapy
What is EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, is a method of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals process the traumatic events that contribute to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR was discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro during a casual walk, when […]

A Dive into EMDR Therapy

Healthy skin month
Caring for Your Skin This November November is National Healthy Skin Month, making this the best time to check in on your skin! Your skin is the human body’s largest organ and not only acts as a protective barrier, but reveals a lot about your health in a variety of […]

November is National Healthy Skin Month

Common cold
Cold Season is Upon Us As the autumn breeze starts to roll in, I usually find myself suffering from a cold or extreme allergies. Every season, I hope to put an end to my cold streak, but somehow continue to find myself in the same situation− runny nose, stuffy head, […]

How to Prevent a Common Cold

Food advertisements
The Effects of Food Advertisements Childhood obesity is labeled as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. Televised food advertisements play a major role in influencing children to eat ‘fun’ foods that are usually dense in sugars and fats. We have all experienced weakness at […]

Food Advertisements and Child Obesity

Medicare may provide coverage for Covid-19
Covid-19 and Medicare Medicare has released the new Medicare & You 2022 handbook. Looking through it, you’ll notice some new coverages and listed updates, including a section that details coverage for Covid-19 through the ongoing crisis. Coverage has been expanded to include vaccinations, testing, antibody testing, and monoclonal antibody treatment. […]

Does Medicare Cover Covid-19?

Halloween
Candy Conundrums With spooky season fully underway, families are gearing up for Halloween, likely planning to spend the evening participating in costume parties and trick-or-treating. Once kids collect all the candy they can carry, they’ll be digging into their favorite sweets. However, everyone involved in the festivities should proceed with […]

Avoiding Allergies on Halloween