Blood Health

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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.

Heart health

How Anemia and Hemoglobin Can Impact Your Heart Health

Your body's most important organ may be working overtime due to low hemoglobin - here's what you need to know.

Men's Health

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Why You Need a Yearly Physical Even When You Feel Fine - 5 Reasons

Why You Need a Yearly Physical Even When You Feel Fine - 5 Reasons

Many people think that going to the doctor is only necessary when something feels wrong. However, it’s important to prioritize preventive care as well. Yearly physicals help you stay on top of your...

7 Key Strategies for Men to Prevent Anemia

7 Key Strategies for Men to Prevent Anemia

Have you ever had one of those days where you just can't seem to shake off a feeling of tiredness, no matter how much coffee you drink or how long you slept the night before? If that sounds familia...

Understanding the Link Between Testosterone and Anemia

Understanding the Link Between Testosterone and Anemia

Navigating the maze of our body's health is like piecing together a puzzle, and sometimes, we find connections in places we least expect – like between testosterone and anemia. This blog will explo...

Women's Health

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Hemoglobin: The importance of regular testing

La importancia de realizar pruebas periódicas de hemoglobina

Uno de los principios de Sanguina es proporcionar herramientas de detección fáciles de usar y accesibles para que las personas puedan actuar cuidando su salud y bienestar. Un artículo reciente del...

Battle of the Sexes: Iron Edition

Why Do Women Need More Iron than Men?

There's a simple explanation for why women are more likely to be anemic than men - here's what you can do about it.

11 Essential Health Screenings Every Woman Should Know

11 Essential Health Screenings Every Woman Should Know

As a woman, self care and wellness should be top priorities in your life, both now and in the future. Knowing the right preventive exams to have throughout your lifetime is key to keeping you healt...

Lifestyle and Wellness

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Can Drinking Alcohol Affect My Anemia?

Don’t worry, it’s mostly good news. But there are some things you should know before hitting the town. We won’t keep you waiting here: Drinking alcohol can affect your iron levels, but only if you ...

Woman working out in the gym

Physical Fitness, Sports, and Anemia - What to Know and How Hemoglobin Can Impact Your Game

Athletes need to pump more iron than the general population — that means in the weight room and on their plate. We’ve frequently compared hemoglobin to the gasoline that fuels a car. Without it, yo...

How Running Could Contribute to Your Anemia

How Running Could Contribute to Your Anemia

And the important steps you can take to keep going the distance Running is often seen as one of the best things you can do for your health, and in many ways it is. It can help improve your posture,...

Nutrition

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Foods to eat if you're anemic

Here's What Foods You Should Eat if You're Anemic

Want to feed your hunger while maintaining healthy iron levels? These iron-dense foods taste great and will help you feel great.

Healthy whole foods

Here's What Foods You Should Avoid if You're Anemic

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common blood disorders–and one of the most prevalent types of anemia– in the world, and is most commonly linked to a patient’s diet. And ...

Plant powered

Plant Power: Vegetarians & Anemia

It’s possible to get enough iron on a plant-based diet, but there’s a few things you should know. Calling all vegetarians, vegans, or anyone else on a plant-based diet—don’t listen to the haters. Y...

Recipes

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Warm Winter Harvest Salad

Warm Winter Harvest Salad

Eating a balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy and one way to ensure that you're getting enough nutrients to include iron-rich ingredients in your meals. Fortunately, this salad rec...

Energy boosting smoothie

Energy Boosting Smoothie

If you're looking for an energy-boosting drink that's packed with Vitamin C, then this smoothie recipe is perfect for you! It features a blend of spinach leaves, tasty fruits, and chia seeds (which...

Heart-Healthy Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Heart-Healthy Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Editor’s Note: This article is for informational purposes only. You should not use it to replace any professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any health issues. Any questions about ...