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Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think

Laura Del Guerra RD, CDCES

Sleep is easy to overlook, especially when life gets busy. It’s often the first thing we sacrifice and the last thing we prioritize. But how well—and how long—you sleep plays a bigger role in your health than you might realize. Poor sleep isn’t just staying up too late. It can show up indifferent ways: not getting enough uninterrupted hours, waking up frequently during the night, or sleeping through the night but still feeling tired the next day.

What Dietitians Really Think About the Updated Food Guide

Take Control Staff

The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released, creating buzz around the new graphic and some of the recommendations. The real issue isn't the graphics or buzz, it is how well the guidance works in the kitchens, grocery stores, and daily routines of real people.

A Gentle Guide to Eating More Fiber

Linda J Hogg RD, LN

If you’ve tried adding more fiber to your diet after eating low carb and ended up bloated, gassy, or just plain uncomfortable—you’re not alone. It’s a common experience, and it’s usually not because fiber is the problem, it’s because of how quickly it’s added.

Take Action with High Blood Pressure

Take Control Staff

If your wellness results show elevated blood pressure (hypertension or prehypertension), now is the time to take action. For the majority of people, high blood pressure tends to develop gradually over many years. And in most cases, there are usually no symptoms. Because there are often no symptoms, its often easy to think you can delay treatment. At Take Control, we treat each person with high blood pressure individually. We create a health plan that fits your unique situation. We’ve put together the following list of strategies and lifestyle changes that can improve your blood pressure.

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