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Written by: Roni Laytin

Thyroid disease affects millions of people, especially women. According to the American Thyroid Association, approximately 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and 60% of those with a thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Since the causes of thyroid problems are largely unknown and the symptoms are difficult to recognize, it is best to monitor your health and follow a healthy lifestyle that contributes to thyroid

By Roni Laytin, NASM CPT, NASM CES, AFAA GFI

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of yet another exhausting chapter of the roaring twenties: take two, but much less fun. You worked hard and probably didn’t have much time to enjoy yourself, yet you’re still being bombarded with annually audacious demands in the form of advertisements and questions from friends, relatives, and colleagues about how you’ll resolve to become a better version of

Referred to as a “silent killer”, ovarian cancer is the second leading and deadliest gynecologic cancer in the United States.¹ Dr. Alfred Hong, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at CHA HPMC explains why it is so deadly and what you should know.

Ovarian cancer symptoms are very subtle, thus it’s hard for someone to notice until it’s too late. What would be the warning signs we shouldn’t ignore?
Unfortunately, ovarian cancer symptoms

By Roni Laytin, NASM CPT, NASM CES, AFAA GFI

November marks the first month of the holiday season, a time when high calorie, fried, and delicious food abounds! There are sweets at the office. The leftovers are seemingly endless. Trying to maintain a balanced diet at this time seems pointless. This way of thinking about consumption is akin to going on an all-out spending spree without looking at your bank balance or credit limit.

For decades, diet pills with a heavy concentration of caffeine have been on the market. Gabriela Czapek, Registered Dietitian (RD) at CHA HPMC had some very insightful information for us regarding caffeine’s molecular makeup and whether or not it can truly help folks slim down.

To what extent does coffee aid in weight loss?
Caffeine may act as a diuretic, leading to loss of water stored in the body. Fluid loss