Creating a new life is one of the most incredible and amazing feats we may ever accomplish. There are multiple steps our bodies undertake to ensure that egg and sperm meet, beginning the mind blowing division of those two cells into millions of new ones ultimately creating a baby.
Along the way, our bodies have…
For many women considering their fertility options, assessing ovarian reserve, or the quantity of remaining eggs (oocytes), is an important step in making informed treatment decisions. Whether you’re having difficulty conceiving or want to consider egg freezing, knowing your ovarian reserve can guide decision-making.
Is fertility loss due to a reduction of the remnant ovarian…
Did you know that the flame retardants in your home’s electronics and other items could be affecting your child’s brain development? A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives discovered that prenatal exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) is associated with lower cognitive and physical development scores in children up to 6 years old.1
These persistent…
After 30 trips to small villages in southern Italy, Carol Amendola D'Anca cracked the code behind the longevity diet. Here’s what she learned:
"The diet that’s sustained generations is carefully passed down.
Babies, young children, and adults all eat the same diet, just in different amounts.
Preparing meals is woven into the fabric of their lifestyle,…
Alcohol is deeply woven into the fabric of our culture here in Australia, and with such widespread acceptance it can at times be challenging to avoid the lure of a drink in the sun. With the season of celebration looming the topic of a few social drinks is coming up time and again.
The…