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How Does Vitamin D to Support Mental Health?

By Mo Perry

Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. Learn more about how vitamin D tamps down inflammation — and helps mental health.

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A Guide to Understanding Gluten and Gluten Sensitivity

By Mo Perry

Learn about the latest research on gluten intolerance.

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The Health Effects of Air Pollution and What You Can Do About It

By Mo Perry

Poor air quality not only affects the vulnerable but also the young and healthy. Learn what you can do to help keep your lungs healthy.

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How to Eat a More Climate-Friendly Diet

By Mo Perry

We know that our food choices affect our individual health; they also matter to the health of the planet.

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How Climate Change Is Extending the Allergy Season — and What You Can Do About It

By Mo Perry

The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air, warmer temperatures, and longer growing seasons are increasing allergy symptoms in many parts of the world. Here’s what you can do to keep your immune system in tip-top shape.

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How Climate Change is Contributing to the Spread of Vector-Borne Illnesses — and How to Protect Yourself

By Mo Perry

As a result of climate change and expanding urban development, vector-borne illnesses and infections, which are transmitted through ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas, are becoming more common. These diseases pose a serious threat to human health. Learn more.

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How Extreme Temperatures Caused by Climate Change Can Affect Your Health — and How to Stay Safe

By Mo Perry

Explore these tips to stay healthy during periods of extreme heat.

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How Climate Change Affects Your Health — and How to Build Resilience

By Mo Perry

Extreme weather and other climate conditions are affecting our bodies and minds. Discover strategies to build resilience.

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What Contributes to Chronic Inflammation?

By Mo Perry

Chronic inflammation can be spurred by a broad range of factors — but identifying them can be key to restoring balance.

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What Are Signs of Chronic Inflammation?

By Mo Perry

Weight-loss resistance, brain fog, mood disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis are just a few. Read on to learn more.

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6 Strategies to Manage Chronic Inflammation

By Mo Perry

Inflammation is highly responsive to diet and lifestyle interventions, which can help our bodies cool down and our immune systems become better regulated. Focusing on these six behaviors can make a difference.

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Which Health Conditions Are Considered Inflammatory?

By Mo Perry

Chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s, and certain types of arthritis indicate some level of inflammation.

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How Does Chronic Inflammation Affect the Body?

By Mo Perry

If left unchecked, chronic inflammation can lead to nerve damage, type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Learn more.

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What Causes the Inflammation Response to Become Chronic?

By Mo Perry

Chronic stress, a poor diet, and environmental toxins can all lead to the inflammation response getting stuck in the “on” position. Here’s why.

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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

By Mo Perry

Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.

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What Are the Risk Factors and Triggers for Functional Neurological Disorders?

By Mo Perry

It turns out there are a variety of different triggers, say experts.

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What Is a Functional Neurological Disorder?

By Mo Perry

Hybrid disorders of the brain, mind, and body once confounded physicians and researchers. Today experts are beginning to uncover the conditions’ complexities — and how to treat them.

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Is There a Long-COVID “Type”?

By Mo Perry

Researchers are discovering interesting commonalities among long-haulers. Learn more.

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What Supplements Can I Take to Support Long-COVID?

By Mo Perry

Just like everyone has unique nutritional needs, everyone will have unique supplemental needs. But, it helps to focus on immune function, mitochondria, and gut health.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Exercising With Long COVID

By Mo Perry

An MD shares her gradual, tiered exercise-recovery process.

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How Can I Prevent Getting Sick When Traveling?

By Mo Perry

Start by boosting your immune system with these simple strategies.

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