Sleep is more than just a break from the hustle—it’s essential for our physical and mental well-being. It’s when our bodies repair, memories consolidate, and energy reserves get replenished. Without enough quality sleep, our immune system weakens, our mood dips and...
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Thyroid Health 101: What to Know About Your Thyroid
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, an entire month dedicated to better understanding thyroid health and how to identify symptoms if there is a problem. Your thyroid is relatively small, but its function within your body is not. The function of the thyroid within your...
7 Easy Ways to Beat Dry Skin This Winter
Dry skin relief is finally here! Winter may bring cozy sweaters and hot cocoa, but it also comes with one not-so-fun guest: dry skin. If your skin feels tight, flaky, or just uncomfortable as the temperature drops, you’re not alone. The combination of cold air outside...
The Extra Perks of Your Knew Health Membership
So you've just signed up for a Knew Health Membership. Great, you're saving money on your health care by joining a health share. You can rest easy knowing your annual visits and important preventive care are all in place. You've also got major peace of mind for...
Tick Talk
Understanding the Complexities of Lyme Disease May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. This month, we aim to raise awareness and increase education about this serious and growing disease. May is also the month when ticks, the source of Lyme Disease, become active...
What You Need to Know About Paleo
Have you ever thought about what our earliest human ancestors ate? This is the main question behind the concept of the Paleolithic diet, known simply as paleo. With the paleo diet, you eat foods that are similar to what was eaten during the Paleolithic era, which was...
Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Although nearly everybody has heard of the disease, few people know what Alzheimer’s really is, what the symptoms are, and whether it can be prevented. Generally, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are terms that...
A Guide to Preventing and Managing Diabetes
While nearly everybody has heard of diabetes, few of us fully understand it. Although diabetes can lead to complications, the good news is that it can be managed effectively. What’s more is that there are many actions you can take to lower your risk of diabetes....
Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Prevention, and Screenings
While many of us are aware of what breast cancer is, it’s important for us to be informed about the risk factors for breast cancer, the symptoms, and how it’s treated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the second most...
Intuitive Eating Could Be The Key To Your Health
The majority of us have dieted at least once in our lives. Whether a strict fad diet or a more long-term “lifestyle change,” diets can have both benefits and drawbacks. For many people, dieting isn’t sustainable or healthy, particularly if you experience restrictive...
Do You Click with Keto?
The ketogenic diet - keto for short - is a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet. It has a lot in common with other popular diets, such as Atkins and Banting. Keto is associated with many health benefits, and is often used to lose weight. Before you try keto for yourself,...
National Homemade Soup Day
Knew Health is back with more cozy soup recipes! You might remember our first round of cozy winter soups with plenty of health benefits - today we’re back with round two. Regardless of where you live, the winter months are great for hunkering down and working on...