Blood Health

The Relationship Between Inflammation and Anemia

The Relationship Between Inflammation and Anemia

Inflammation and anemia are two common health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Inflammation is a natural process that helps the body fight infection and injury. However, chronic...

The Sun Can Help You Fight Anemia - No, Really

The Sun Can Help You Fight Anemia - No, Really

Use this as your excuse to go soak in some rays, and Vitamin D Do you ever notice how many musicians quite literally sing the sun’s praises? And how in every single one the singer is saying how the...

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Is Anemia Genetic?

We pass our hair, eyes, and sense of humor onto our children. But can we also give them anemia? The answer is a little complicated. In this blog, we’ll break down what forms of anemia can be geneti...

What is Anemia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What is Anemia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Anemia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and understanding it is the first step to getting the treatment you need. Let’s take a look at some basics about anemia and what it ...

How Air Travel and Jet Lag Could Affect Your Anemia

How Air Travel and Jet Lag Could Affect Your Anemia

Got a big trip planned? Fasten your seatbelt, put your seat up, and find out how traveling through time zones affects your blood health. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your pilot speaking. Please pa...

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Welcome to Anemia 101

What is anemia? How about hemoglobin? And why does iron matter? Take our introductory class to find out the facts.

Living With Thalassemia Inspired the Creation of an Anemia Detection App

Living With Thalassemia Inspired the Creation of an Anemia Detection App

Sanguina's Chief Technology Officer, Rob Mannino, knows first-hand how important medical advancements can be.

Daylight Saving Time: Effects on Anemia, Insomnia, and Sleep Health

Daylight Saving Time: Effects on Anemia, Insomnia, and Sleep Health

Let’s take a closer look at how Daylight Saving Time affects anemic and insomniac individuals and what you can do to minimize the risks.

Sickle Cell Anemia

What to Know About Sickle Cell Anemia

While there’s no cure for the disease, a little education can go a long way. Sickle cell anemia, sometimes called sickle cell disease, is an inherited blood disorder and one of the many types of an...

Alcohol and anemia

Alcohol and Anemia: What to Know

Drinking won’t affect your iron levels unless it reaches heavy levels—here’s how to avoid them Drinking alcohol can affect your iron levels, but only if you drink in excess. So the occasional glass...

can anemia be deadly?

Can Anemia Be Deadly? Get the Facts

Any medical diagnosis can seem scary at first, and anemia is no different. Here’s what you need to know It’s normal to have many questions when you receive any diagnosis, including anemia, and odds...

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13 Things You Can do to Improve Your Hemoglobin Levels and Prevent Anemia

Don’t let the ‘unlucky’ number fool you – this list will help put you on the road to success when it comes to looking after your blood health. Hemoglobin isn’t talked about much, but it should be. ...