12 Hidden Climate Change Health Effects
Learn more about all of the effects of climate change on human health.
Navigating the 9-to-5 with Chronic Illness: A Guide to Workplace Self-Advocacy
Discover effective strategies for workplace self-advocacy with chronic illness. Learn to communicate needs, navigate healthcare, and maintain your career while managing health challenges.
Heat Waves and Health: The Rising Threat of Climate Change
Explore the critical health impacts of extreme heat due to climate change, from direct effects to societal challenges, and learn adaptation strategies.
Millennial Women in the Workplace: 10 Things You May Not Know
Millennial women workplace problems are different from women of other generations. Women prefer flexibility and collaborative leadership styles. This article delves into how the millennial generation has the highest number of working females of any generation in today’s workforce and many other interesting facts.
Randalynn Vasel: My Ovarian Cancer Story
Ovarian cancer survivor Randalynn Vasel's journey from diagnosis at 36 to advocacy, detailing treatment challenges, lifestyle adjustments and empowering women's health.
Stress at Work: What is stressing us out?
Dealing with stress at work? Get tips on how to manage it here.
Being a Mom with Cancer: Sarah's Story
Hear the perspective of Sarah Broadus, mom of four, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She shares her diagnosis, treatment journey, and advocacy work as a Fight CRC Ambassador.
From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Jack Birren's Inspiring Journey with CRC
YMyHealth sits down with colorectal cancer survivor, Jack Birren, to learn more about his story.
An Interview with Danielle Ripley-Burgess of Fight CRC
Danielle Ripley-Burgess, Vice President of Disease Awareness and Education of the patient advocacy organization, Fight CRC, shares her personal story and the ongoing story of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer. She sheds light on education initiatives, what it will take to lower the screening age below 45, and how advocacy makes a difference.
Taking Charge of Your Wellness at Work in 2024
In YMyHealth’s Workplace Wellness Story Series, we explore the impact of our jobs on all aspects of our mental health, our physical health, and how increasing flexibility can be a gamechanger. We provide personal stories and strategies for breaking down the barriers we face to being healthy in our careers and in life.
Toxic Secrets: Shedding Light on Hidden Hazards through Laws Like California's Proposition 65
Explore what Proposition 65 is, why it's important, who it impacts both in and outside of California, and how it serves as a model for "right-to-know" legislation related to toxic chemicals in other states.
Plant-Based Diets for Kids: A Dietitian's Perspective
Plant-based diets are a healthy and nutritious option for both moms and kids. Learn how to feed your child a plant-based diet and get tips for making mealtimes fun and easy for plant-based families.
How Climate Change Affects Those with Disabilities
YMyHealth dives into the ways climate change affects people living with disabilities and what can be done to address the impacts of climate change on people with disabilities.
Registered Dietitian Shares Her Story and Tips for Sustainable, Healthy Eating
YMyHealth speaks with a registered dietitian, Ashley Kitchens, about how to follow a sustainable diet.
Being a Labor and Delivery Nurse During COVID
Hear directly from L&D Nurse, Jessica Woon, about her experience working during the pandemic.
Health Foods That Are Bad for the Environment
YMyHealth dives into the negative impact some healthy foods have on the environment. This blog provides tips for how engage in healthy and sustainable eating at the same time.
Sustainable Textiles: Protecting Your Health and the Planet
YMyHealth looks at how we can buy more products made with sustainable textiles and how important they are for environmental health and human health. We talked with May Myo Myint of the California Product Stewardship Council and graduate student at University of California, Davis. Sustainable textile manufacturing prioritizes eco-friendly dyeing and printing techniques. These techniques not only reduce chemical exposure for consumers but also significantly decrease water pollution, making them an environmentally conscious choice.
The Impact of Fast Fashion on Fashion and Health
YMyHealth dives into the impact of fast fashion on the environmental health and human health, including microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and harmful skin irritations. We talked with Environmental Specialist May Myo Myint, of University of California, Davis.
How to Follow a Vegan/Vegetarian Diet without Compromising Your Health
Are you a millennial with a chronic condition and considering a vegan diet? Look no further! This guide provides tips on how to follow a vegan/vegetarian diet without compromising your health. Learn about nutritional needs, meal planning, and balancing your chronic health issues with a plant-based diet.