As of March 2025, the average grocery cost per month, per person, in the United States is roughly $350. This is depends on multiple factors like shopping habits, location, economic inflation, household size, and dietary restrictions. Following a kidney-friendly diet for your CKD can be tough. There is so much conflicting information out there about… Continue reading Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
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How the PNPLA3 Gene Impacts Liver Health
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA How well do you understand your genetics? Most of us are familiar with the idea that different traits and characteristics get passed down generation to generation. Things like hair color, eye color, even the likelihood of developing certain diseases all can come from genes you inherit… Continue reading How the PNPLA3 Gene Impacts Liver Health
Setting Realistic Expectations: Managing MASH Without Immediate Results
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Managing a chronic condition means dealing with the unknown. There is uncertainty around how the condition will progress, how it will affect you, and what the future holds. For people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the fact is often this disease does not show symptoms for… Continue reading Setting Realistic Expectations: Managing MASH Without Immediate Results
Integrating MASH Treatment into Daily Life: Tips for Success
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is often described as a “silent” liver disease. This is because many people do not see noticeable symptoms until the disease has progressed. But just because the effects might not be immediately visible does not mean you cannot take steps to improve… Continue reading Integrating MASH Treatment into Daily Life: Tips for Success
How to Be Your Own Advocate in Managing MASH
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have been diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, better known as MASH, you might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even a little frustrated. That is completely normal! This condition affects your liver, often without causing clear symptoms right away. And because it is connected to… Continue reading How to Be Your Own Advocate in Managing MASH
Building Recovery Into Your Outdoor Exercise Plan
As the weather warms up, more people are heading outside to get moving. It feels great to enjoy fresh air and sunshine while staying active. But if you are starting an outdoor exercise routine, make sure you do not overlook one crucial part! Recovery. Recovery after a workout is such an important part of any… Continue reading Building Recovery Into Your Outdoor Exercise Plan
Measles Outbreak Continues to Spread Across the U.S.
Measles is making a dangerous comeback in the United States. As of this week, at least 27 states have reported measles cases in 2025. New reports from Louisiana, Virginia, and Missouri added to the growing list, and health officials say most of these cases are tied to international travel and lack of vaccination. The Centers… Continue reading Measles Outbreak Continues to Spread Across the U.S.
Can Nature Rewire Our Brains? New Research Says Yes
We often think of our brains as being shaped by what we learn or how we think. But science is now showing that our surroundings, especially natural ones, may be quietly reshaping how our brains work. This idea is at the heart of a growing design movement known as biophilic living, and it is gaining… Continue reading Can Nature Rewire Our Brains? New Research Says Yes
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. To Recommend CDC End Water Fluoridation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending that communities add fluoride to public drinking water. He also said he is forming a task force to focus on this issue, citing health concerns linked to fluoride. The… Continue reading Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. To Recommend CDC End Water Fluoridation
Managing MASH: Which Specialists Should Be on Your Team?
Recently diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)? This condition, formerly known as NASH, is a serious liver disease that takes a team of medical specialists to properly diagnose and manage. Since MASH can lead to liver cirrhosis or even failure, having the right people involved in your care is a must. Most people are initially… Continue reading Managing MASH: Which Specialists Should Be on Your Team?