What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
This article originally appeared on UNC HealthTalk. First, the good news: The rates of colorectal cancer (cancers of the colon and rectum) have been declining over the past 40 years, thanks to regular screenings and lifestyle choices such as healthy eating, staying...Appetite for Life: Kickstart Your Wellness
On January 30, 2025, High Performance Training (HPT) gym hosted the Nutrition Research Institute for the fourth iteration of our annual Wellness Workshop. Attendees heard from NRI representative, Leah Bouk, who shared insights about the Nutrition for Precision Health...
A1C and Diabetes
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, you may have heard the term “A1C.” This is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the last 90 to 120 days, and it’s a powerful tool for...
Holiday Eating: 7 Ways to Nurture Your Body and Banish Guilt
This article originally appeared on UNC HEALTH TALK Are visions of sugar plums dancing in your head? Along with Christmas cookies, cheese spreads, eggnog, casseroles, hot chocolate, gingerbread and peppermint candies? How do you stay healthy—physically and...