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Did you know your body is home to around 100,000 trillion mitochondria? That’s right – these tiny powerhouses are everywhere, working behind the scenes

“Your kidneys filter 200 liters (53 gallons) of fluid per day. Show them some love” – National Kidney Foundation Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a&hellip;</p>

<p>The proverb, “The tree that bends does not break,” highlights the importance of adaptability in the face of adversity. But if we think in a&hellip;</p>

<p>Imagine having a body that carries extra weight but has weak, thin muscles. That’s Sarcopenic Obesity (SO) in a nutshell. And as you may already&hellip;</p>

<p>Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time, was motivated by his own experience and those of his classmates to&hellip;</p>

<p>As we age, our metabolic rate slows down, and we tend to pack on unwanted pounds while losing muscle mass. To combat this, we often&hellip;</p>

<p>&#8220;Exercise is a form of self-care, not punishment.&#8221; – Think about it! Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time,&hellip;</p>

<p>“Deep breathing is our nervous system’s love language.” – Dr. Lauren Mersy Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing&hellip;</p>

<p>“Just get 150 minutes of exercise per week” “Make sure you’re walking 10K steps a day” “Aim to get at least a 25-minute workout into&hellip;</p>

<p>Our intern, Rennie Chi, noticed that her classmates often skip breakfast, eat junk and fast foods and don’t drink adequate water. As a health and&hellip;</p>

<p>Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough because it keeps getting worse over time and can affect your quality of life as it&hellip;</p>

<p>Our intern, Andy Lin, who enjoys doing health research in his spare time, was motivated by his own experience and those of his classmates (who&hellip;</p>

<p>If the events of this year have felt overwhelming, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us may have faced unprecedented challenges, from the shift to&hellip;</p>

<p>In recent months, the drug Ozempic has been building in popularity for its significant weight loss effects. It’s heralded by celebrities and influencers alike, and&hellip;</p>

<p>Diabetes is more than just watching your sugar intake – it’s a complex metabolic condition influenced by a variety of factors including genetics, lifestyle choices,&hellip;</p>

<p>Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United&hellip;</p>

<p>You open your eyes in the morning, only to feel like you didn’t sleep a wink – or, the sleep you did get didn’t seem&hellip;</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered what happens when your kidneys can&#8217;t keep up with their essential functions? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the&hellip;</p>

<p>Here are some more makeup product options that do not have pore-clogging ingredients recommended byour advisor, Rennie Chi, who loves researching and trying cosmetics. Regardless&hellip;</p>

<p>Picture this: you&#8217;re sitting in your favorite café, enjoying a leisurely afternoon with friends, when suddenly you feel a pounding in your chest that just&hellip;</p>