Ragweed levels are on the rise as the summer months draw to a close according to Rachna Shah, MD, a Loyola Medicine allergist who oversees the Loyola Medicine Daily Allergy Count. “A spike in ragweed tends to mark the informal start of the fall allergy season, which typically begins in mid-August,” says Dr. Shah. "This time of the year, we see less tree and grass allergens and … [Read more...]

Stress, anxiety, and depression during the first few weeks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep, according to a new study by researchers at Washington State University published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. In a survey of more than 900 twins taken shortly after COVID-19 lockdown measures began, about half … [Read more...]

In today’s modern world, fitness is more about better wellness and inner health rather than weight loss. Some major health trends are emerging this year and will only continue to grow. Public gyms will be on the top of their game adhering to hygiene standards, and fitness trainers will offer more vitamin D-enhanced outdoor sessions. From remote coaching to high-tech wearables … [Read more...]

You have 10 trillion cells in your body and all of them need to “eat” or be fueled in order to function. Add to that, your gut is host to your microbiome, 30 trillion (estimated) organisms that assist your digestion, brain health, immunity and hormonal balance. It is not an overstatement to say that without proper digestion it is impossible to be healthy. Now that we’re … [Read more...]

Adjusting to life with type 1 diabetes — an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas — comes with its own lessons and trials. In some cases, people with type 1 diabetes may be diagnosed with a second autoimmune disease, such as celiac. For those with type 1 diabetes, the chances of developing celiac disease … [Read more...]