Lactose intolerance is a common digestive disorder that affects many people worldwide. It occurs when the body has difficulty digesting lactose, which is a sugar found in milk and dairy products. To understand lactose intolerance, it’s helpful to know that our...
Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. To understand hypertension, think of your arteries as the...
Obesity is a condition where a person has too much body fat compared to their muscle mass. It is usually determined by a measurement called BMI, which takes into account a person’s weight and height. If someone has a BMI over 30, they are considered obese....
Celiac disease is a condition where the immune system in certain people reacts negatively to a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. This reaction is not a normal response and can cause damage to the body if left untreated. The immune system...
Meet Diane! She’s been volunteering at Daniel’s Table for almost 2 years. The retiree with a degree in nutrition gives at least 3 hours of her time every Wednesday. Her High School friend invited her to volunteer, and they do that together since then....
