Normal Weight but Also Obese. We’ve all heard of obesity. We understand that it’s not good for our health, and we usually associate it with being overweight. But did you know there’s a hidden form of obesity, even if you’re at a ‘normal’ weight according to the scales? It’s called “normal weight obesity” … Read More →
As a scientist turned Personal Health Advisor and Educator, I often delve into the scientific aspects of various health topics. In this article, I would like to do something a little different and share my philosophy on scientific data analysis related to lifestyle factors. … Read More →
Get the shot….the COVID vaccine, that is! There are many reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccination, top on my list, it could save your life or the life of someone you love. That’s enough right there but in case you need more motivation….read on. It’s a Race We are currently in a race that the … Read More →
COVID-19, caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is spreading. Get the facts and learn what you can do to help protect yourself.
Vaccines are an important tool in the fight against diseases. They’ve been around for over 200 years, and have helped save countless lives. But how do vaccines actually work? In this post, I’ll give you an easy-to-understand guide to how vaccines work. What are Vaccines? Vaccines are a way to protect people from diseases. They’re … Read More →
Why Do Viruses Make Us Sick? It surprises many of my students when I tell them that viruses aren’t living. They always follow this epiphany with the question, then how do viruses make us sick? Bacteria vs Virus Unlike bacteria, viruses cannot make you sick without getting into the cells of your body. Since bacteria … Read More →
The immune system is seldom understood. It’s a complex system that can confuse even the experts! It’s no wonder that so many myths have arisen. Here I debunked 5 common immune health myths. … Read More →
Welcome to the second edition of my new series…Biology Basics! These short tutorials will give you insights into the basic biology of processes fundamental to human health. Last month in part one I reviewed genetics. This month, in part two, I’m introducing epigenetics. Part two – Epigenetics Epigenetics simply refers to the mechanisms within your body … Read More →
Welcome to the first edition of my new series…Biology Basics! These short tutorials will give you insights into the basic biology of processes fundamental to human health. Part one – Genetics You are born with your genes and there is no changing them, at least not yet! You receive half of all your genes … Read More →
Summer and summer vacations are coming to an end but many still have travel plans in the near future. October is one of the best months for traveling and of course, there’s the holidays, and that means travel for many. Unfortunately, with travel often comes illness. What is it about traveling that sends our bodies … Read More →