This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast

A new clinical trial suggests that what people eat could finally offer real relief for Crohn’s disease, a condition that has long lacked clear dietary guidance. Researchers found that a “fasting-mimicking diet” — involving just five days a month of very low-calorie, plant-based meals — led to noticeable improvements in symptoms for most participants. Even more striking, the diet didn’t just make patients feel better; it also reduced key biological markers of inflammation linked to the disease.


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Am I a Caregiver? Defining the Family Caregiver Role

Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it....


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Health Care Non-Compete Legislation Q1 2026 Update

In the first quarter of 2026, state legislatures have continued to limit the use of restrictive covenants with employees, with the most industry-focused limitations once again being in health care. This post tracks recent changes in non-compete law for Q1 2026 throughout the country, provides key takeaways, and maps out the current landscape. KEY TAKEAWAYS... Continue Reading


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Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence and You’ll Both Win

Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...


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Virginia Enacts New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements

On March 5, 2026, we previously advised that Virginia’s Senate Bill 170 introduces new limitations on the enforceability of restrictive covenants by protecting employees who are terminated without cause. Effective April 13, 2026, that bill became law. What Virginia Employers Need to Know Non-competes entered into after July 1, 2026, will become unenforceable if the... Continue Reading


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