Partners in Health Your body is amazingly flexible. Maybe not in a touch-your-toes-from-standing kind of way, but deep inside at the cellular level. This metabolic flexibility enables your body to fuel itself using different kinds of macronutrients such as carbohydrates or fats. This ability was especially important when humans’ food sources were unpredictable, but it … Continued
Partners in Health In January 2026, 30 Rwandans will celebrate nearly seven years of study by crossing the stage to collect their medical diplomas. They’ll graduate as the inaugural medical class from the University of Global Health Equity, an institution founded by nonprofit organization Partners in Health (PIH) to help remedy medical injustice in Africa. … Continued
Choosing houseplants tends to be more akin to shopping for a couch than adopting a pet―we see ferns and philodendrons as ornaments more than as companions. Yet a potted plant has much more in common with a dog than a lamp. Not only is it alive and in need of tending, but, as is becoming … Continued
The beginning of a new year brings rejuvenation, goal creation, soul searching, and hope. New year, new you … right? Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple—the bleak winter months can make it hard to realize everything we set our minds to. About 15 percent of Canadians report having seasonal depression―and that doesn’t take into account … Continued
Words have power. The language we use to describe ourselves and others has real implications for perceptions of health, self-worth, and overall performance. Whether in casual conversation or within the walls of the doctor’s office, the words we use to describe our bodies and health can uplift or weigh us down. Think of how labels … Continued