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Nutritional Eating: A guide to Vitamins
The human body requires several different nutrients in order to function efficiently. This range is often divided into 2 parts - Macro...
Ashmi Shah
Aug 23, 202411 min read


Systemic Effects of Leaky Gut
What is Leaky Gut? The term "Leaky Gut" describes an increase in intestinal permeability. This means that the strong intestinal barrier...
Cameron Ellis, MSN, NP-C
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Tunes and Scents: Hitting the Right Notes to Soothe Dental Anxiety
You step into a dreaded dungeon, where your mortal enemy, the nemesis, works their magic on another victim. Drills and needles are their...
athulya2999
Aug 23, 20243 min read


The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers: What You Need to Know
The resurgence of more mothers exclusively breastfeeding around the world is a combination of increased education, the removal of stigma...
Taylor Heffner
Aug 23, 20243 min read


ONYCHOMYCOSIS: THE TRUTH BEHIND YELLOW NAILS
Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail unit. Onychomycosis can cause pain, discomfort, and disfigurement. The causative...
laveeshakewlani17
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Is your amygdala hijacking your inner peace?
What is amygdala hijacking and how to prevent it from ramping up your anxiety Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash Have you ever made...
Katie Scoggins
Aug 22, 20244 min read


College Wellness 101
Introduction Football games. Dorm rooms and roommates. Class lectures. Mono, flu, and meningitis. What do all of these have in...
cinnamonschwinnRN
Aug 21, 20248 min read


Self-Management Skills: Strategies for Treating Chronic Conditions
Chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and arthritis, affect millions of people across the...
kemmerly1
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Understanding the Side Effects of Ozempic
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a popular medication for managing type 2 diabetes, lauded for its efficacy in controlling blood sugar levels and...
Farzana Begum
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Social Support is a Real Thing – Especially During Your Postpartum Recovery
What is social support? Social support is interaction with people in your life, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, professionals,...
Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Leaves of 3, let them be: Prevention and treatment of poison ivy (and poison oak & sumac)
Nothing ruins the fun of the outdoors quicker than being exposed to poison ivy. If you are lucky enough not to have a poison ivy allergy...
nursefreed2
Aug 9, 20244 min read


Pushing the Boundaries of Borderline Personality Disorder
Loneliness and abandonment are awful feelings that people would metaphorically do anything to avoid. But what happens when an individual...
Madelyn Shenoy
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Have You Drank Enough Water Today? Dehydration and its Effects.
It is easy to forget to drink the standardized eight cups of water per day, and if it is hot outside, you have consumed dehydrators like...
Annika Singh
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Use Exercise to Improve Your Mental Health
Does that run leave you feeling better or do you feel especially pumped after a weight-lifting session at the gym? Why? Exercise, while...
Brittane Strahan
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Melanin particles applied topically accelerate wound healing
Skin wound (modified from Dermatology Center of Indiana, https://dermindy.com/skin-injury-how-do-wounds-heal/) Skin injury remains a...
colinhong0
Aug 6, 20245 min read


GMOs: the Pros and the Cons
Genetically modified organisms (GMO), are organisms whose genome (DNA) have been engineered and modified. In the agricultural industry,...
Avalon Chen
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Wisdom Teeth: Remove or not?
Introduction The four corners in the very back of your mouth. Two on the top, two on the bottom. Do you feel them? Those are your wisdom...
Rachael Ng
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Staying Safe in Severe Heat: What to Know and How to Prepare
The last few summers, you’ve probably noticed that it's felt hotter and hotter, and if you watch the news, you know that you’re not the...
kemmerly1
Aug 6, 20245 min read


The Deadly Link: How Smoking Increases Your Risk of Cancer
Introduction Smoking is a well-known health risk, yet millions of individuals worldwide continue to engage in this dangerous habit. Among...
Kafayat Yusuf
Aug 5, 20242 min read


About Gout and How to Keep it from Ruining Your Summer
Summer means more opportunities to live a more active lifestyle, but what happens when your own body creates obstacles that can...
Jo Gubatan
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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