Our immune system obviously plays a key role in our health, but what happens when it starts doing its job too  well? While many may be familiar with autoimmune disease, a lesser-known immune system disorder, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), may affect more people than we realize. What Is MCAS? MCAS is a condition marked by overactive mast cells (key players in the immune system) that release too many chemical mediators into the body, causing a wide range of symptoms that

Aging comes with plenty of inevitabilities, but did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) doesn’t have to be one of them? Or that its prevention could be as simple as filling your plate with the right foods? AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss, but it doesn’t have to be your future. AMD affects the central part of the retina (AKA, the macula), making it harder to read, drive, and recognize faces—and can eventually lead to total central vision loss.

Did you know that there are over one hundred different types of arthritis  and arthritis-related conditions? While some are brought on by age- and activity-related wear and tear, others are due to inflammatory autoimmune conditions. Some are even triggered by viruses! Although there are many different kinds—and no cure—getting arthritis or only managing it through anti-inflammatory medications doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion. By maintaining good lifestyle habits, suc