Category: General Health

Writing down your goals and tracking progress can increase accountability and support long-term behavior change. Image Credit: Ellie Lane New Year, New Goals Every year, many people set New Year’s resolutions with the hope of improving their health, becoming more active, or building better habits. While the initial excitement can be motivating, maintaining those changes […]

Walking regularly helps improve heart health and build cardiovascular endurance. Image Credit: RHN Team Picture Bank What is Cardiovascular Training? Regular physical activity is essential for improving overall health and managing or preventing chronic conditions. Cardiovascular training, otherwise known as cardio or aerobic training, involves exercises that raise your heart rate and improve the efficiency […]

In this two-part series, discover the power of flour from its impact on the Standard American Diet to the benefits of freshly milled flour. Whole wheat is packed with vitamins and minerals, while white flour has been stripped of the bran and germ, leaving a high-starch, low-fiber product.  Image Credit: RHN Picture Bank The Anatomy […]

Part 2 of this two-part series addresses the benefits of freshly milled flour and how flour can be milled at home. Milling wheat at home yields freshly milled flour that can be used in many baked goods like this whole wheat bread. Image Credit: RHN Picture Bank The Benefits of Milling Flour at Home Wheat […]

Introduction Postpartum maternal nutrition is a cornerstone of breastfeeding success. Breastfeeding and lactation increase a new mother’s energy and nutrient requirements, not only to produce breastmilk, but also to support her body and health during recovery from childbirth. Adequate nutrition influences the quantity of breast milk and ensures that infants receive the essential nutrients required […]

Chronic Health Conditions and Disability Chronic health conditions, such as cancer, arthritis, and diabetes, tend to develop gradually and worsen over time. When chronic health conditions transition from an asymptomatic to a symptomatic stage, they can contribute to the onset of disability. Diabetes, for example, is a condition in which the body either does not […]

The world is filled with nature. Natural environments, ranging from forests and coastal areas to community parks, gardens, and even indoor spaces with plants, are an integral part of daily life. Beyond their aesthetic value, these environments are increasingly recognized as contributors to human health and wellbeing. Overview of Nature and Health A growing body […]

Breast milk provides complete nutrition for infants, whether a baby feeds directly at the breast or is given expressed milk. Breast milk expression is the process of removing milk using hands or a breast pump, and may be medically necessary in some situations. Premature birth, certain medical conditions, or periods of separation all may warrant […]

What You Need to Know Polyphagia, also known as hyperphagia, is a medical term for excessive or insatiable hunger, even after a meal. This phenomenon is commonly experienced among individuals working to manage a diagnosis of diabetes and can present a significant barrier to effective diabetes self-management. Persistent feelings of hunger may lead to overeating, […]

Introduction  Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both a mother and her baby. Along with being a complete source of nutrients for the baby, breastfeeding is also associated with improved health outcomes for mothers. While the benefits are clear, many new mothers face challenges when beginning their breastfeeding journey. Offering any amount of breastmilk is beneficial, […]