It’s the perennial summer conundrum. Though exposure to prolonged UV rays can cause skin damage, premature aging, and cancer, our bodies nevertheless need vitamin D to thrive. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a prohormone, or a substance that the body converts to…
COVID-19 presents challenges that underscore the already-prevalent issue of burnout among healthcare workers. What can your facility do to combat it? Professional burnout is a persistent problem among healthcare workers, even in the best of times. Consider a 2019 National Academy of Medicine study that…
After years of coffee-fueled late nights and study sessions, you’ve succeeded in passing your board exam and now get to boast those well-deserved letters behind your name and join the ranks of nurses all over the world. Here are 10 self-care tips you should…
Hyperlipidemia – or high blood lipid levels – is a risk factor for heart disease, but confusion exists about the most reliable forms of treatment Many turn to what are called “natural” supplements like fish oils & milk thistle, despite the body of scientific…