Supplement Series: Vitamin D (Part 2 of 5)

A 2013 meta-analysis of over 283,537 participants found that people with low levels of vitamin D were more 30% likely to develop hypertension than those with normal levels.

CardiovascularOwen WisemanJanuary 24, 2023vitamin D, heart, cardiovascular, metabolism

Supplement Series: Vitamin D (Part 1 of 5)

“Vitamin D levels were found to be independent predictors of ulcerative colitis disease activity scores and health-related quality of life scores.”

Gastrointestinal, SupplementOwen WisemanJanuary 10, 2023vitamin D, gastrointestinal, IBS, IBD, celiac

The Secret to Longevity? Phone a Friend.

It's no secret that humans are social creatures. We thrive in social environments and suffer when we're isolated. There is a reason that solitary confinement in the prison system is used as one of the most serious punishments. In recent years, science has begun to catch up with what we've known all along: social connections are essential for our physical and mental health.

LongevityOwen WisemanNovember 29, 2022longevity, social support, cognitionComment

How Mapping Data Using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Can Help Us Develop Strategies to Build Better Cities

Ever wonder how city planners know where to build parks, hospitals, and schools? Or how they decide which areas need more green space? They do it by analyzing data, and one of the ways they analyze that data is through something called the natural vegetation density index (NVDI).

TechnologyOwen WisemanNovember 18, 2022environmental, NVDI, nature therapy

The importance of keeping your mind active as you age

You might be a long-term smoker thinking, "What's the point of quitting now?" Two separate studies showed that smokers who quit benefit from reduced risk of dementia [6] and positive changes in brain tissue

NeurologicalOwen WisemanAugust 31, 2022memory, cognition

Managing Stress and Burnout: Ending Self-Sabotage

When our inner dialogue involves a lot of "shoulds", there is a perception that we have done something wrong. In turn, we start to believe that there is something wrong with us. We start believing that we're not good enough. When this belief becomes ingrained, the brain automatically searches for more evidence of this to support our belief. As a result, we have more things to beat ourselves up about.

HealthcareShawna LettroyAugust 23, 2022burnout, stressComment

Too much of a good thing? How to tell if you're over-doing this healthy habit.

Few people are ever going to tell you to cut back on exercising, but did you know that over-exercising could actually be bad for your heart health? Contrary to popular belief, over-exercising can lead to some very negative outcomes such as increased resting heart rate, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks.

So how do you know if you're over-exercising? Check out this article to find out.

FitnessOwen WisemanAugust 2, 2022fitness, cardiovascular, training, athleteComment

The easy secret to improving your relationship with food.

Satiety is the feedback mechanism that lets us know when to stop eating. It’s regulated by a complex system of hormones, neurotransmitters and nerve signals that originate in the gut and send messages to the brain to let us know when we’re full.

GastrointestinalOwen WisemanJuly 20, 2022microbiome, mindful eating, CDSA

Why We Need to Stand Up Against Ageism in Healthcare

One of the biggest problems with ageism in healthcare is that it leads to a lack of proper care for elderly patients. Many times, these patients are not seen as worth investing in, and as a result, their health can suffer greatly.

HealthcareOwen WisemanJuly 5, 2022ageism, discrimination, health disparity, prejudiceComment