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Erin Parks, PhD, Equip Chief Clinical Officer & Co-Founder and Kristina Saffran, Equip CEO & Co-Founder. Image: Equip Eating disorder telehealth startup Equip has secured $35 million in new funding, according to a recent securities filing. The funding round, disclosed on April 11, marks a significant milestone for the San Diego-based company as it continues to expand its innovative approach to treating eating disorders. The startup has now raised over $95 million in total. Equip Health didn’t comment and didn’t provide further details about the funding. Backed by prominent investors such as Optum Ventures, Tiger Global, and General Catalyst, Equip Health has emerged…
Explore the latest restaurant buzz in El Paso, where we’re providing transparency on inspection scores.The Department of Public Health in El Paso conducts inspections of businesses based on their food handling procedures.Inspections are conducted in the city of El Paso, Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Socorro, Vinton and El Paso County.A passing score is 70 or higher. Establishments scoring 60 or lower face closure. An inspection carried out on a particular day may not reflect the overall, long-term conditions of the establishment. Restaurants failing inspections are given a chance to rectify the violations before a reinspection.This report is for April 15-19.Need a…
It’s hard to believe that I opened the doors to Marci RD Nutrition Consulting 15 years ago. When I became a dietitian, I did not have big plans to become an entrepreneur. I didn’t envision my own business, a group practice, or an online education platform to train other clinicians. I had an inkling that I wanted to work with eating disorders, and from there, I just put one foot in front of the other. While it sounds cheesy, with each step, I followed my heart far more than I followed my head. And for me, that’s been a good…
Food nourishes you and provides you with energy to do your daily tasks and maintain well-being. It also provides you comfort when you are stressed and triggers release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin which boost mood and reduce stress. While mindfully eating a balanced and nutritious diet can improve your wellness, emotional eating on the other hand can make you overeat and impact your fitness routine, raising risk of obesity and other chronic diseases. When eating emotionally, people consume food in response to their feelings rather than hunger cues which can provide temporary comfort but in long run such…
Food nourishes you and provides you with energy to do your daily tasks and maintain well-being. It also provides you comfort when you are stressed and triggers release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin which boost mood and reduce stress. While mindfully eating a balanced and nutritious diet can improve your wellness, emotional eating on the other hand can make you overeat and impact your fitness routine, raising risk of obesity and other chronic diseases. When eating emotionally, people consume food in response to their feelings rather than hunger cues which can provide temporary comfort but in long run such…
DELICATELY sipping a glass of vegetable juice, Tina McGuff vowed nothing else would pass her lips that day, then she laced up her trainers before starting a vigorous online workout.In the grips of perimenopause, suffering from insomnia, hot flushes, anxiety, bleeding and major mood swings, Tina had found herself slipping back into her historic eating disorder.Tina McGuff first developed anorexia aged 15Credit: SuppliedTina’s eating disorder resurfaced aged 49 when her perimenopause started, above aged 17Credit: SuppliedToday she says: ‘I felt so ashamed that I had an eating disorder at my age’, Tina above aged 11Credit: Supplied“I felt powerless in the…
DELICATELY sipping a glass of vegetable juice, Tina McGuff vowed nothing else would pass her lips that day, then she laced up her trainers before starting a vigorous online workout.In the grips of perimenopause, suffering from insomnia, hot flushes, anxiety, bleeding and major mood swings, Tina had found herself slipping back into her historic eating disorder.5Tina McGuff first developed anorexia aged 15Credit: Supplied5Tina’s eating disorder resurfaced aged 49 when her perimenopause started, above aged 17Credit: Supplied5Today she says: ‘I felt so ashamed that I had an eating disorder at my age’, Tina above aged 11Credit: Supplied“I felt powerless in the…
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), originally from Europe, is a cruciferous vegetable that’s good for you. It has several possible benefits, such as improving heart health. It’s also a rich source of fiber and vitamin K, which protects against bone disease. You can enjoy cabbage cooked or raw, but it’s crucial you prepare it the right way to reap its health benefits. Avoid cooking cabbage, which can reduce its nutrients. Opt for quick-cooking methods like stir-frying or chopping it up and eating it raw in a salad or slaw. Read on to learn about the benefits and nutrition of cabbage and ways…
We’ve heard the phrase before, “Never judge a book by its cover.” As we strive to live in a body-positive world and we’re forced to confront online thinspiration, it’s perhaps truer now than ever before.AdvertisementCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. PolicyDespite outward appearances, you never quite know every detail that someone is dealing with in terms of their mental, emotional, behavioral or cognitive health.And when it comes to identifying symptoms or assigning a clinical diagnosis for disordered eating, the same rules…
More than 30 of Northwest Indiana’s local government leaders learned about healthy local food and railroads Thursday, as Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission members heard from leaders of the Northwest Indiana Food Council and a Norfolk Southern representative.Incorporated in 2018, six years after a NIRPC-funded study, the Northwest Indiana Food Council aims to end food insecurity and improve the viability of local farms.“We believe everyone has a right to food,” said Anne Massie, the food group’s co-executive director.Virginia Pleasant, the other co-executive director, said that while Indiana is a top-10 state in agricultural production, 98% of the fruits and vegetables…