Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When people think about improving their health through their diet, they usually focus on weight loss, lowering blood pressure, or managing cholesterol. But what you eat also has a big impact on your vision! If you have diabetes, or a complication like diabetic macular edema (DME),… Continue reading What Foods Are Good for Your Vision?
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What is Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have diabetes, you probably know about the risks it can pose to your vision. One of the most common, and often silent, eye conditions that can develop is called non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). This is an early stage of diabetic eye disease and a… Continue reading What is Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Why Dinner Feels Like A Lot and How To Make It Easier
For many households, dinner is typically a time of connection and comfort. However, in reality, it often feels stressful with our busy schedules and various diet restrictions. This blog explores the underlying reasons why dinner can feel like such a burden, from the work behind each meal to the ongoing mental load many people carry.… Continue reading Why Dinner Feels Like A Lot and How To Make It Easier
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
Starting a Family Alone: A Guide for Single Women Ready for Motherhood
Becoming a parent is a life-altering journey, but choosing to do it solo brings a new difficulty. Whether you’ve always known you’d parent on your own or found yourself making this decision later in life, single motherhood is as empowering as it is challenging. This blog explores what it truly means to embrace this role… Continue reading Starting a Family Alone: A Guide for Single Women Ready for Motherhood
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
Nature’s Gym: Surprising Ways to Strength Train Outdoors
If you are trying to lose weight, you know how important it is to move more. Here is some good news: you do not need a gym membership to get fit! In fact, some of the best workouts can happen in your own backyard, at the park, or on a hiking trail. Nature gives us… Continue reading Nature’s Gym: Surprising Ways to Strength Train Outdoors
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Weight Loss Medications
Trying to lose weight can feel like a frustrating, endless cycle. You try different diets, exercise routines, lifestyle changes and maybe you see some progress, but it does not last. With the rise in popularity of GLP-1 medications, you might be wondering if trying out one of these drugs is the next step. Before jumping… Continue reading Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Weight Loss Medications
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