What You Should Know: Entresto’s Role in HFrEF treatment
Many customers have reached out to our customer support team lately with questions about switching to a new heart failure treatment recommended by their healthcare providers after years on the same therapy. Some are concerned that this may be an indication that the old medication does not work for them anymore or that their condition […]
Enovid/NOWONDER™: Anti-viral Protection for a Healthy Winter Season
Looking to boost your immune system for winter? As winter nears, the chance of catching a cold goes up. The average American adult gets the common cold a few times a year, and it’s often believed that colder weather causes more people to stay indoors, making it easier for viruses to spread in close quarters. […]
Tips to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A few weeks ago, almost overnight, the temperature where I live dropped enough to be considered sweater weather. I had about three minutes of excitement about cute fall outfits and hot soups before remembering that winter makes me SAD. And I don’t mean to emphasize the word SAD; I’m talking about a thing called Seasonal […]
Introducing Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in transmitting signals between nerve cells in the brain. It is often referred to as a “feel-good” neurotransmitter because it contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, dopamine’s role extends beyond just making people feel good. It is involved in several vital processes, including […]
Polls Show Anxiety in Almost 50% of Americans
The 2024 annual mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association reveals rising anxiety rates in the U.S. among adults, with 43% feeling more anxious than last year. Yet, only 24% have consulted a mental health professional about it. Stress and lack of sleep appear to be two of the main factors contributing to anxiety. […]
National Arthritis Week 2024
Try bending over to touch your toes. Can you do it? A Brazilian researcher conducted a major study on flexibility and how it relates to life expectancy. The study found that people with stiff joints are more likely to die early than those with healthy joints. Considering arthritis is a disease that causes damage to […]
Food For Healthy Blood Pressure
As a nutritionist, I see countless cases of clients with high blood pressure. With heart disease being one of the leading preventable causes of death, adopting prevention or proper management strategies for high blood pressure can indeed be a life-changing decision. If you have high blood pressure, you might be curious whether medication is necessary. […]
When Brands Become Verbs: The Ozempic Effect
Occasionally, product names become so well-known that they rise above their identity and become part of everyday language. For example, if someone responds to your request for information with “google it,” or a co-worker asks, “Do you have a bandaid?” or your spouse asks you to “pass the Kleenex,” the meaning is perfectly clear – there’s […]
Preventing Dementia: Actions You Can Take Today for Brain Health
A few decades before my Grandfather was put into care for dementia, he would often entertain us with funny stories. One, in particular, jumps out at me of how he had punched someone in his dream and wound up throwing an actual punch that knocked him out of his bed. As kids, it was just […]
How to Make Friends with Your Anxiety: Lessons from Inside Out 2
The first time I saw Inside Out, I was blown away by their depiction of mental health and their gentle handling of depression in particular. It is beautiful and brilliant, and it is so easy for both kids and adults to understand. In “Inside Out 2,” Riley is entering puberty and navigating new emotions, such […]
