By Barrett White How often should you brush and floss? Are some foods better or worse for oral hygiene? Media bombards us with so many “best practices” for all aspects of our health: This diet is the best diet for weight loss, or This skincare product is the only one that will erase fine …
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By Barrett White Supporting your partner in a lifestyle change journey is a love language in and of itself. Maybe it’s a different sleep schedule, an exercise regimen, or a new nutritional plan. Tackling a significant lifestyle change can be difficult, so proper support from the individual’s partner is crucial. So, if your partner …
It’s not just college students who drink in excess. But what are the concerns of doing so as you age? By Barrett White The COVID-19 pandemic has affected alcohol use in the ageing population: According to a study by University of Michigan, during the pandemic many older adults (27%) reported a decrease in their …
HOUSTON, TX (April 8, 2022) – Spring is here and families are excited to celebrate the nicer weather with picnics and Easter egg hunts, but what foods should we be preparing for these outings to keep our families healthy? Or what activities can we plan that will get us back on our feet?
Transgender Day of Visibility is an international event on March 31 dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. By Barrett White International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an observance celebrated annually on March 31. The date is dedicated to honoring and uplifting the accomplishments of transgender and gender expansive …
Managing your high blood pressure can be such a pain. Fortunately, with a better understanding of nutrition’s role, it doesn’t have to be. By Rita Zapien, Registered Dietitian According to the American Heart Association, about half of Americans have high blood pressure, known as hypertension. Many people don’t know they have it because most …
It’s possible – even easy – to support your immune system with proper nutrition. By Carol Wolin, MA RD LD “But, I have HIV” is an expression I often hear when discussing nutrition with my clients. My response is that malnutrition never benefitted anyone’s health, but good nutritional foundations lay the framework for energy, …
The annual observance shines a light on health experiences by LGBTQ+ folk – and uplifts LGBTQ+ providers working to turn the tide. By Barrett White “Started 20 years ago by [the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health], this week raises awareness of the unique and important health needs of the LGBTQ communities and coalesces the LGBTQ …
Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t have what you crave. The trick is knowing how to manage the craving. By Ileana Martinez, Registered Dietitian This year’s national nutrition month theme invites us to embrace global cultures and cuisines by celebrating a “world of flavors”. As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist I have …
Founded by the Positive Women’s Network in 2021, Celebrate and Honor Black Women in the HIV Movement Day is observed annually on March 12. By Barrett White In the early 1980s, Dr. Rashidah Abdul-Khabeer, a Black Muslim nurse, spent her evenings in Black gay bars in Philadelphia teaching the men to put condoms on …