Author: Katie Johnstone, PharmD, CPT, CHC

For the first time in over 20 years, the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient: bemotrizinol. It’s already been used in Europe for decades, and U.S. products are expected to hit shelves soon. But how does it compare to the mineral sunscreens we typically recommend—and what should you look for from a health standpoint?… Read more »

If you live in Maine, Vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might think. This is not a personal failing or a dietary oversight. It is geography. And the consequences reach far beyond bone health. This guide covers what Vitamin D actually does in your body, why living in the Northeast puts you at… Read more »

We all know what it feels like to start strong. A new supplement routine, a commitment to walking every day, a promise to drink more water and stress less. And we know what it feels like when that momentum quietly fades a few weeks later, not because we stopped caring, but because life got in… Read more »

Learn how sleep affects your health, from hormones to metabolism, and what you can do to sleep better.

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