Microplastics and Health
Microplastics are an increasingly pervasive environmental and health concern, infiltrating ecosystems, food supplies, and even the human body, with far-reaching consequences for global sustainability and…
Category: Food, Nutrition, and Health
Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is the inability to access reliable, sufficient, affordable, nutritious food. Almost 800 million people in the world are suffering from hunger and malnutrition…
Heat-Related Illnesses and Extreme Heat
Heat-related illnesses during times of extreme heat are responsible for more weather-related deaths in the United States during an average year than any other hazard.…
Self-Care During Challenging Times
Self-care is one of the most important things we can do, and it is also one of the easiest things to forget to do or…
Climate Change and Your Health
All human societies have had to adapt to challenges created by climate change. No matter where people live, how they earn a living, what they…
Food and Your Soul
Food is fundamental to all life. It is basic to survival, meets security needs, can be used as a gift or reward, involves pride in…
Ways to De-stress the Holidays
During the holiday season, we strive to remain calm and serene and happy only to face many demands. Shopping, family visits, meals and food planning,…
Your Best Self
Every week we hear about new health information. What are the best “superfoods” to eat? How does plastic affect our health? Is using a microwave…
Burnout Can Severely Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Workers in the United States tend to log more and longer hours, and continue working much later in life, than most people in industrialized nations.…
Stress in the Workplace
Are you overwhelmed by workplace stress? You are not alone. For most us, the workplace is ever changing and a major source of daily stress.…
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