Insights
Jun 12, 2019 | Relationships and Connections
In Japan, a moai is a social group that provides support for social, financial, health, or spiritual interests. According to Aislinn Leonard, the…
Jun 12, 2019 | WELLthier Living and Aging
Losing a night of sleep can lead to a miserable morning, but more seriously, it can increase the risk and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. An…
May 01, 2019 | Planet and People Connection
Scientists are raising the alarm.
We've all seen GMO products in grocery stores. Genetically modified organisms—vegetables, fruits, grains—are…
Feb 26, 2019 | Integrative Health and Wellness
Substance abuse and addiction are leading causes of death in the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 72,000 Americans…
Feb 21, 2019 | Chronic Conditions and Diseases
Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from the symptoms of lactose intolerance—an inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk. …
Feb 01, 2019 | WELLthier Living and Aging
Norovirus, more commonly known as food poisoning or stomach flu, is a highly contagious stomach virus. Although not related to influenza, the illness…
Jan 02, 2019 | Exercise, Energy and Movement
In 2018 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched ACTIVE, a policy toolkit to help governments increase physical inactivity among their…
Jan 01, 2019 | Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle is closely associated with the pathogenesis of chronic diseases. Smoking may cause lung cancer, and a lifestyle of fast food consumption…