By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Sound nutrition advice is rarely trendy. Often, the most basic guidelines set the stage for a healthy, long-lasting life. Social media, however, may convince some people to think otherwise. Enter some of

  Menstrual pain is a common health issue for menstruating individuals. Yoga offers a safe, effective, non-invasive, and affordable method of physical activity that can help relieve physical discomfort and alleviate the psychological effects of menstruation. By focusing on body alignment and breathwork, yoga encourages relaxation and reduces tension. A

By Shannon Walker Ms. Walker is an esteemed canine expert, renowned trainer, and the CEO and Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.  It’s important to remember that service dogs are working animals, not pets. There is

By Emily SocolinskyCoach Emily is the Owner and Head Coach of Fivex3 Training in Baltimore, Maryland.“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” –George BurnsRecently, I was scrolling through my Facebook home page and saw an article in the Washington Post the loss of muscle mass

By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. I am pleased to announce a new column in the Nutrition Health Review, Health Literacy Highlights. Each issue, I will cover a new topic related to finding, understanding, and using health information.

Psoriasis is a chronic condition where the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too rapidly. This accelerated cell turnover results in the development of thick, scaly patches that can become inflamed, itchy, and sometimes painful. Psoriasis most commonly appears on areas such as the scalp, elbows, and

  Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful contaminants in the atmosphere, such as dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors, smoke, or vapors, that pose a risk to human health. Inhaling these pollutants can cause damage to various organs, including the lungs, heart, and brain. Short-term exposure can impair lung

Alcohol consumption has been classified as a Grade 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC; part of the World Health Organization), which is the most severe designation. Additionally, ethanol, an ingredient common to alcoholic beverages, and acetaldehyde, which is the product of alcohol metabolism, are Grade