Category: Wellness

There are many ways for partners, family members, and friends to build meaningful connections without feeding the baby. Image Credit: Hannah Shifflette While breastfeeding is a close experience between a mother and baby, the support around them can shape that experience. Family members may sometimes offer strong opinions, make comparisons, or have expectations about feeding. […]

Introduction Early in the journey of parenthood, many breastfeeding parents worry that they are not making enough milk to nourish their baby. While concerns about low milk supply are not uncommon, true low milk supply itself is much less common than perceived low milk supply. Many normal newborn feeding behaviors, such as frequent nursing, cluster […]

One of the biggest barriers to starting a fitness journey is a lack of knowledge about what to do to see meaningful results and get the most out of a physical activity plan. Unfortunately, the abundance of fitness myths only adds to this challenge, making it increasingly difficult to sort through the overwhelming amount of […]

Yoga blocks bring the floor closer or create space between parts of the body, helping practitioners modify poses for comfort, balance, and support. Image Credit: RHN Team Picture Bank Yoga can be adapted to meet different bodies, abilities, experience levels, and goals. Props do not make a pose less effective. They can provide support, improve […]

Walking with others is a simple way to stay active while also building meaningful social connections. Photo Credit: RHN Team Picture Bank Human beings are social creatures. Our brains are wired to seek connection not only for enjoyment but also as a means of survival. Research suggests that social connection, which refers to how people […]

Approximately 119.9 million Americans have been diagnosed with hypertension, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. In South Carolina, an estimated 1.5 million people have been medically diagnosed with this condition, which is often asymptomatic and is known as the “silent killer.” Hypertension affects nearly half of the adult […]

Understanding Milk Alternatives Milk alternatives have become increasingly popular among consumers for a variety of reasons, including lactose intolerance, dairy allergies, dietary preferences, and environmental concerns. Plant-based beverages such as oat milk and almond milk are now widely available in grocery stores and commonly used in coffee drinks, cereals, smoothies, and recipes. While these products […]

This fact sheet is Part 1 of the Hormones and Chronic Disease series. Follow along each month to learn more about hormones and how they impact chronic disease risk, prevention, and management.   Introduction  Hormones are part of the endocrine system which includes various glands (pituitary gland, pineal gland, hypothalamus, parathyroid, thyroid, thymus, and adrenal gland) and organs […]

What are Microplastics? Microplastics are defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters (mm) in size, originating from larger pieces of plastic that break down over time through various processes. Due to their small size, the plastics are often difficult for the human eye to detect. However, the impact they leave does not go unnoticed. […]

Balance and flexibility are two forms of physical activity that are essential to a well-rounded exercise plan. Although they are discussed less often than cardiovascular and strength training, both play an important role in healthy movement, injury prevention, and long-term physical function. Balance is the ability to remain steady and in control while standing, sitting, […]