Food Safety

Updated 6 April 2023 under Health Guides.

If you or anyone you know has gotten sick from eating food that has gone bad or was exposed to bacteria, you know that avoiding foodborne illness (sometimes called food […]

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Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma

Updated 31 October 2023 under Health Guides.

If your health care provider (HCP) told you that your weight or BMI falls in the “overweight” or “obese” range you may be experiencing a variety of emotions. It is […]

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Exercise: Strategies to Keep you Moving During the Winter

Updated 6 April 2023 under Health Guides.

Exercising during the winter months can be tough, especially if you live in a cold climate where it gets dark super early. This can make it hard to stay motivated.  […]

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Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements

Updated 26 December 2023 under Health Guides.

The pressure to perform in high school and college sports continues to increase as student-athletes compete for scholarships and chase the dream of playing professionally. Unfortunately, some athletes at all […]

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What vitamins and/or supplements can I take to help treat and manage my PCOS?

Updated 1 May 2023 under Ask Us.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. There are medications available that can be used to help manage your […]

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I am 5’7 and underweight, but my doctor has told me I am at a “healthy” weight. If this is all true, then why is my butt covered in stretch marks?!?

Updated 31 July 2023 under Ask Us.

This is a great question, thank you so much for asking. For starters, it is important to mention that EVERY body is different in their own beautiful and special way. […]

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Whenever I eat something, I get full really quickly but then I’m hungry again after like an hour. Is there a reason for this? I’ve also been losing weight slowly and I think it’s related, but I want to maintain my weight.

Updated 28 August 2023 under Ask Us.

Awesome question, thank you so much for asking! If you’re hungry an hour after eating, you’re likely either not eating enough and/or the food that you’re eating doesn’t have enough […]

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I’m 16 and I’ve been eating a lot but haven’t if that makes sense.. I was at 152, now I’m 171, is that bad? I feel like I’m overweight and I get hungry fast I don’t know what to do. I’ve been starving myself.

Updated 2 October 2023 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. While it is tricky to determine whether your weight gain is healthy or not, there are a few things we could help address. If you get […]

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Fitness: Cardiovascular Movement

Updated 25 July 2023 under Health Guides.

Cardiovascular exercise, often referred to simply as “cardio” is a form of aerobic exercise that gets your heart beating faster than usual and your lungs breathing heavier than normal. The […]

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Vitamin B12

Updated 23 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Vitamin B12 is needed to keep your blood cells healthy and is used by the body to make proteins like hormones and enzymes needed for digestion. Most people can easily […]

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