Latest Blog Posts from Elizabeth Ward

What Happens to Your Gut with Age

What Happens to Your Gut with Age

Almost immediately after a baby arrives in the world, microbes – mostly beneficial bacteria – begin to populate the colon. Over the next few years, the gut continues to evolve as more microbes move in and establish a community that’s essential to your survival.

ByElizabeth WardMarch 8, 2024
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Pregnancy and Future Heart Health

Pregnancy and Future Heart Health

What happens during pregnancy may predict a person’s future health. Pregnancy tests the limits of the heart and blood vessels for 9 months and may indicate the body’s limited capacity to prevent chronic illness later on.

ByElizabeth WardFebruary 6, 2024
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Caregiving and Your Health

Caregiving and Your Health

The number of unpaid caregivers is on the rise in the U.S. Here’s how to protect your health while looking after someone else.

ByElizabeth WardJanuary 2, 2024
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