Arkansas and Colorado issue mask requirements

Governors of both Arkansas and Colorado issued mandates Thursday requiring residents to wear masks in public. Target, CVS, and grocery chain Publix also announced Thursday that customers must wear masks in their stores. That comes a day after Walmart and Kohl’s announced similar policies. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, said his state’s mandate would… Read More »

Having diarrhead on keto diet

Keto diarrhea is exactly what it sounds like: diarrhea that happens because of the switch to the keto diet. But what is it about the keto diet that can cause such a crappy situation, and is there anything that can be done about it? Some people, not all, experience keto diarrhea as an unpleasant side… Read More »

Online information about probiotics often misleading

As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of “top” websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence. Probiotics are popular, but do they cut the mustard? For more research-backed information about the microbiome and how it affects your health, please visit our dedicated hub.… Read More »

Foods to avoid in low sodium diet

Get free kidney-friendly recipe collections from DaVita dietitians. Find important updates here. By limiting sodium, everyone can help lower their risk for developing hypertension, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease CKD. But how can you keep track of your sodium when you have kidney disease and high blood pressure? Therefore, most people… Read More »