A medical institution must understand the many sorts of medical waste and how to treat them appropriately. Medical waste may range from sharp needles to potentially contagious materials such as blood and body fluids. Appropriate medical waste processing and disposal are key to preventing disease transmission and protecting healthcare personnel and the general public. This…
Month: March 2023
Rosalyn Kahn, the Ultimate Story Teller
Rosalyn Kahn is a College Professor Public Speaking Instructor at Los Angeles City College. She is also an Author, International Motivational Speaker, Humanitarian and Speech Coach. Ms. Kahn has been an educator for the last 20 years teaching Public Speaking, English as Second Language in colleges and high schools throughout Southern CA. Several years ago, she attended…
Lymphedema: Causes and Genetic Pathways
Key takeaways:~ Lymphedema is caused by interstitial fluid building up under your skin, often in the legs or arms.~ Impairments to the lymphatic vessels prevent the fluid from moving out of the tissue.~ Genetic variants can increase the risk of lymphedema — and can point you toward natural solutions that may be more likely to…
Dr. Noah Davidsohn—Gene Therapies for Age-Related Diseases
Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts This episode of Longevity by Design discusses groundbreaking research on the use of gene therapies to target common diseases of aging. Dr. Noah Davidsohn leverages genes associated with aging as targets for de-aging cells and reducing the burden of age-related…
6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating During Race Season
by Megan Meyer, PhD, IFIC Training and racing have always been a huge part of my life. After more than two decades of training for more races than I can count, I think I’ve finessed my race day execution – and, more importantly, the pre-race preparation. My love of racing began when, in my teens…
Running Cadence >> How to Adjust Your Steps per Minute
You want to increase your running speed and cut down your time but aren’t sure where to start. Many of us have experimented with changes in steps per minute. But the simple matter of how many steps you take in a minute has a complicated relationship with training and performance. Running cadence is the measurable…
Blood glucose levels: how your genes impact blood sugar regulation
Good blood glucose regulation is an important factor in overall health and longevity. High blood glucose levels, whether after a meal or all the time, can increase oxidative stress in the body, leading to long-term chronic health problems. Genetics plays a big role in your blood glucose regulation. Some people may be able to get…
Lymphedema
Key takeaways:~ Lymphedema is caused by interstitial fluid building up under your skin, often in the legs or arms.~ Impairments to the lymphatic vessels prevent the fluid from being moved out of the tissue.~ Genetic variants can increase the risk of lymphedema — and can point you towards natural solutions that may be more likely…
Women’s Health In Today’s Practice: 5 Cutting-Edge Takeaways From The Women’s Hormones Masterclass
“The best faculty, best providers, best patient outcomes. All based on science, experience, and care. “— Erika Schwartz, MD As Erika Schwartz, MD, a global pioneer in disease prevention and hormone therapeutics, summarized in the quote above, the Everything About Hormone Health For Women masterclass was an incredible success. The February event gathered a group of forward-thinking…
Using InsideTracker To Help You Reach Your Goals
Goals drive us to make progress, and goal-setting has been a strategy used in efforts from personal achievement to professional development and everything in between. You likely had a goal in mind when signing up for InsideTracker. So what role do goals have in the journey to advancing your health?