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Alcohol

Updated 30 August 2023 under Health Guides.

Images of people drinking alcohol are everywhere — on TV, in the movies, on billboards, in magazines, and on social media. However, it’s important to remember that alcohol is a […]

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Celiac Disease

Updated 3 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Celiac disease (also known as coeliac disease or celiac sprue) is the name of a condition in which the body’s own immune system overreacts to gluten, a protein found in […]

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Eating Disorders: Symptoms

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms of anorexia can be hard to notice because people with this condition can be very good at hiding their eating disorder behaviors. They may take small bites, organize […]

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Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk Factors

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

There are many theories about what causes eating disorders and for each person the reason can be different. However, most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors and […]

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Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Treatment for an eating disorder is a very individualized process. Therefore, there are different types of treatments depending on how medically stable a person is and how much emotional support […]

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Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

What is healthy balanced eating? Healthy eating is important for both your mind and body. During the recovery process, work with your dietitian to help you learn balanced eating habits. […]

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Stuttering

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Approximately 80 million people around the world stutter and more than 3 million people in the United States stutter. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders […]

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Dehydration

Updated 25 October 2023 under Health Guides.

Did you know that about two-thirds of your body is made up of water? That’s a lot! Even though it’s normal to lose some water every day, there may be […]

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Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis

Updated 27 January 2023 under Health Guides.

Having a food allergy means that your body is very sensitive to one or more of the proteins found in certain kinds of food. This is different than having an […]

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Egg Allergy

Updated 27 January 2023 under Health Guides.

Egg allergies are one of the most common food allergies in children. An allergy to eggs may develop as young as infancy.  Research studies have found that about 70% of […]

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