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.
The Problem with Using Emergency and Urgent Care as Primary Care
Discover the differences between emergency, urgent, and primary care for well-informed healthcare decisions.
Being a Labor and Delivery Nurse During COVID
Hear directly from L&D Nurse, Jessica Woon, about her experience working during the pandemic.
Health Is Wealth: The Connection between Financial Wellness and Well-Being
YMyHealth speaks with financial advisor, John Brick, about the importance of financial wellness for overall health.
The Importance of Discharge Planning for Caregivers
Understanding the importance of discharge planning should not wait until you or your loved one experiences a medical crisis or hospitalization. Hear the personal account of how poor discharge planning can affect recovery and from Nurse Ayla Roberts, who shares how to do discharge planning effectively.
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.
Why Millennials Should Incorporate Massage Therapy into Their Wellness Routines
YMyHealth talks with massage therapist, Lisa Elerick, about massage therapy benefits for millennials, and why Generation Y should make this wellness modality a priority for their health.
Flexibility Matters: Why We Should Stretch More
This blog post highlights the importance of stretching for millennials who lead busy and stressful lives. It covers the benefits of stretching, why it's harder to stretch as you age, and safe stretching techniques for adults. It also recommends stretches for flexibility and emphasizes the importance of stretching for long-term health. We also include expert video from our partner, SPARK Physiotherapy’s Dr. Matt Smyzanski.
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.
Minorities and Mental Health Disparities
YMyHealth sits down with the mental health psychotherapist, Dr. DeAvila Sadé Ford, LCSW to discuss mental health disparities by race.
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for Young People
YMyHealth sits down with Dr. Tiffany Libby to discuss the importance of skin cancer prevention.
How the Reversal of Roe v. Wade Has Impacted Labor and Delivery Nurses
When Roe vs. Wade overturned, millions of American Women were left with restrictions on abortion and access and uncertainty about women’s healthcare in many other areas associated with reproductive health. High-Risk Labor and Delivery Nurse, Jessica Woon, RN, shares with how she has seen the repeal of Roe v. Wade impact patients, the evidence of how restricting access to abortion negatively effects women’s health, and what she recommends women of child-bearing age should do to be proactive about their health during these uncertain times.
How To Deal with the Loss of a Loved One
Discover effective coping strategies, self-care tips, and ways to navigate relationships. Embrace life while honoring cherished memories and unleash your inner strength. Let this guide empower you to overcome grief's challenges, find solace, and pave the way towards a brighter future. Don't miss out on this transformative journey of healing and growth designed specifically for millennials.
The Importance of Mobility Fitness
YMyHealth talks with our partners at SPARK Physiotherapy in Alexandria, Virginia—Physical Therapists, Drs. Kristen Lattimore, Carlos Berio, and Matt Szymanski, and Personal Trainer, Adam Gleason, about the importance of mobility exercises for joint health and physical health as we age.
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.
One Millennial's Experience with a Pleomorphic Adenoma
YMyHealth sits down with Jesse Woon to learn more about his experience with pleomorphic adenoma.
Life After Breast Cancer, a Cancer Survivor Story
Brooklyn Cobb tells YMyHealth what life is like after breast cancer and gives her insight into how loved ones can support those suffering from cancer.
10 Questions About Cancer Answered by a Cancer Survivor
Cancer survivor Mark Larche shares the story of his experience with treatment and his diagnosis with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when he was 20 years old. He shares insights on how friends and family can better help patients going through cancer treatment and cancer survivors.
A Guide to Millennial Women's Health by Age
YMyHealth sits down with Dr. Eva Arkin to discuss how millennial women should be caring for themselves as they age