Juneteenth is an American holiday on June 19, celebrating the freedom of Black African Americans from slavery. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. However, it took years for the news to travel and for the states to enforce the order.1…
Nutrition articles
It’s important to eat what you love! This recipe lets you enjoy that delicious slice of cheesecake you’ve been craving and still stay on track with your health and nutrition goals. Makes: 12 servings | Prep: 25 min | Cook: 1 hour and 10 min (plus…
Pride Month is celebrated each June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan. That event is considered the tipping point for the gay liberation movement in the United States.1 Over the years, it has grown into a month-long celebration. It recognizes the impact the…
Fruit tastes the best when it’s in season. As the weather warms up, it’s even more delicious to make fresh fruit a part of your meals and snacks. Here are three recipes to try this spring. Strawberry spinach salad Add a protein like grilled fish,…
This piece was written by Vidya Raman-Tangella, Chief Medical Officer at Teladoc Health, and originally published on LinkedIn. Last month, we shared exciting news about the expansion of provider-based care within our Chronic Condition Management programs. With these updates, we’ve increased our ability to optimize medications, including glucagon-like…
Many people think that testosterone is only a hormone for men. In fact, it is actually important for both men and women. Men produce higher levels of testosterone in their bodies than women, but women need this hormone as well. That’s why it’s important to understand more…
Gut health has been a major topic lately, and for many good reasons. But what does the term gut health really mean? And why should we care about it? Here are some basics to understand it better—and to make healthy choices for yourself. What is…
There’s something so rewarding about digging into a pint of ice cream after a tough day. Eating fast food seems to make you feel better when you’re under pressure. Having a tough time with the family or friends? Nothing helps like chowing down on home-cooked…