Covid testing—a concept full of memes and crazy information but maybe not explained well enough. Even though Covid cases are on the decline, you should still schedule a Covid-19 test as soon as possible if you have any of the symptoms (fever, cough, loss of taste/smell, etc). It’s important to do so even if you…
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Sneeze Surprise
There are so many different ways to sneeze. Example: I try to contain my sneeze, making a weird nose noise or sometimes sounding like a cat. My husband, on the other hand, can be heard from across the house and frequently upsets Mako when he sneezes. So what’s the deal? Sneezes occur because something went…
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Thyroids
Talked a little about genetic conditions last week and I’m pretty sure I mentioned thyroid problems running in my family so I’m going to talk about that. The thyroid is a gland in your neck. It produces hormones to regulate the body’s metabolic process including the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and body weight.…
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Genetics
Genetics—not concrete but great predictors of your abilities, your body type, and your health. Also kind of sucks because if your parents or grandparents have any health issues, chances are so do you. For instance, my mom and grandma have thyroid problems so now I’m always on alert for any signs that I may have…
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