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Being diagnosed and living with HIV now is not what it looked like just ten to twenty years ago. What was once seen as a virus that would “destroy” your life can now safely be described as a manageable chronic condition (just like any other) that not one person ever has to lose their life […] More
Here’s the thing: I’m not vegan. If we’re cutting straight to the chase, I’m not even vegetarian, nor do I follow a gluten-free, keto, paleo (the list goes on) lifestyle. I love a juicy burger as much as the next meat-eating gal and I’m always down for an ice cream cone (even in winter, because, […] More
When most of us think of liver health, the first thing that comes to mind is alcohol. How many times have you heard someone (or yourself) say: “I need to take a break from drinking for my liver’s sake.” But alcohol is not the only thing that can have a scathing effect on your liver’s […] More
If you’ve ever seen my Instagram, you already know I live for a good DIY superfood latte. Why would I wait in line, spend $4.45, and drink more sugar and calories than necessary when I could make a latte that’s packed with superfoods and is frothier and more delicious than a generic coffee shop’s cup of […] More
Ever wonder why no matter how many times you diet or how much exercise you perform, your body weight somehow manages to creep back up to where it was before you started! Your weight ‘set point’ could be to blame. Research suggests that, in some circumstances, no matter how much dieting or exercising you do, the body will eventually […] More
Those post-college years are often filled with friends who come and go — there’s the girl who’s always up for a boozy brunch, the workout class friend, the one who never says no a night out. Of course, you may have those friends that will be with you for the long haul, but there are […] More
Johnson & Johnson Vision* have announced that ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™ will become available in South Africa. The first-of-its-kind1 photochromic contact lens offers benefits beyond vision correction by reducing exposure to bright light both indoors and outdoors, providing wearers with the benefits† of reducing the stressful impact light can have in their eyes.2,3 […] More
Like most millennials, I grew up on old wives’ tales and outdated aphorisms, but one in particular always stuck with me: “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” As a kid (and a right-brained one at that,) this Ben Franklin original stressed me out to no end. Am […] More
