Chronic stress and anxiety are becoming a public health crisis in the United States, with 46% of individuals reporting that they have high stress. Current concerns about the pandemic and how it may shape school and work-life are pushing levels of stress even higher...
Mental Health Effects of a PandemicStress is a normal part of daily life for all people. The COVID-19 pandemic, though, has caused stress levels to increase for many people, even children. In addition to routine daily worries, the pandemic caused fear and worry about...
Fertility is a complex pathophysiological condition that can be caused by multiple physical and physiological factors, including hormonal imbalances, genetic alterations, and abnormalities in homeostasis. Recent studies also indicate that epigenetic mechanisms may be...
According to the American Nutrition Association1, 70 million people around the world suffer from some sort of digestive problem. These issues affect their ability to eat, their ability to absorb nutrients, and even their quality of life. Many can be treated with...
Whether you’ve decided to follow a plant-based diet, you’re pregnant or nursing, or you’ve been diagnosed with a deficiency, finding a way to add more iron to your diet is important. Iron’s an essential mineral to your health – it plays a role in oxygen transport...
The body needs a wide range of vitamins and minerals to maintain good health. You’re no doubt familiar with the role of vitamin C in supporting your immune system, or vitamin A and beta carotene in eye health. You are also likely familiar with at least some of the...
