Is It Safe To Exercise Outside During Summer When Trying to Conceive?

When you’re trying to conceive (TTC), it’s natural to wonder if working out is helping or hurting your chances of getting pregnant. The good news is that movement is safe but also supports fertility, boosts your mood, and regulates hormones. The key is tailoring your activity level to your needs, especially in the heat of… Continue reading Is It Safe To Exercise Outside During Summer When Trying to Conceive?

Safe Sunlight Exposure and Walking for CKD Vitamin D Deficiency

When living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), managing your health carefully is a daily task. You need to watch your diet, control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and make sure you are exercising regularly. One area people often forget? Making sure you get enough vitamin D! Vitamin D is important for supporting bone, muscle,… Continue reading Safe Sunlight Exposure and Walking for CKD Vitamin D Deficiency

Why Summer Social Events Trigger Emotional Eating (And How to Stop)

There are many reasons to gather and eat, from weddings to backyard BBQs to sunny vacations. But have you ever walked away from a party feeling overly full and emotionally drained? You’re not alone. Emotional eating tends to spike during social pressure, change in routine, or even joy. Summer events can check all those boxes. … Continue reading Why Summer Social Events Trigger Emotional Eating (And How to Stop)

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How Do I Handle Friends Getting Pregnant While I’m Not?

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant and have struggled with fertility issues, you’re likely feeling a full range of emotions. Month after month you remain optimistic that this will be the cycle when you’ll have pregnancy news of your own. Slowly that optimism is chipped away as you watch friends, family, colleagues, and strangers… Continue reading How Do I Handle Friends Getting Pregnant While I’m Not?

Heat Wave to Impact Much of U.S. This Week

A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Recently, a significant heat wave fueled by an intense heat dome has been gripping the Midwest and Northeast of the United States, bringing record-breaking temperatures. This extreme weather event has led to temperatures soaring into the 90s… Continue reading Heat Wave to Impact Much of U.S. This Week

Regulating Your Body Temperature With Diabetes

If you have diabetes, there are so many things to stay on top of when it comes to your health. Blood sugar is at the top of the list, followed closely by cholesterol, then your diet and how much exercise you get. That’s not even mentioning proper sleep, hydration, your mental health, and managing medications!… Continue reading Regulating Your Body Temperature With Diabetes

How GLP-1 Drugs Protect Your Heart Through Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Are you or a loved one taking or considering a GLP-1 medication? These medicines, the common variations being Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, are well-known for helping people lose weight and control their blood sugar. But did you know they can also help protect your heart? Recent research shows that GLP-1 medications do more than manage… Continue reading How GLP-1 Drugs Protect Your Heart Through Anti-Inflammatory Effects