What to Expect When You’re Recovering from Joint Replacement Surgery
By Norman Mindrebo, MD Orthopedic Surgeon at New Hope Orthopedics & Sports Medicine If you struggle with joint pain that affects your everyday activities—from exercise to housework to simply getting out of bed—and pain relievers or injections no longer work, you could benefit from a joint replacement. As with any major surgery, it’s important to […]
4 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
By Cameual Wright, MD Riverview Health Physician OB/GYN The term “cancer” is typically one that people avoid. But rather than ignoring it, becoming educated about it can be our greatest weapon against it. This is especially the case for women when it comes to ovarian cancer as it can fly under the radar. With that […]
Setting Your Child Up for a Healthy Heart
By Emily Ruden, MD Cardiologist at Riverview Health There’s no doubt that getting your kids to eat healthy can be a challenge. But setting a good example from a young age can not only shape their eating habits for later in life, but it can set them up for excellent heart health as an adult. […]
When Caring for Others, Don’t Forget About Yourself
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC Caring for those we love can be a full-time job. And like any full-time job, it’s important to stay healthy so you’re doing the most efficient work you’re capable of. With that said, when you care for a loved one, you may often put his or her feelings, illnesses […]
Put Your Phone Down—It’s Time for Dinner
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE Eating dinner together as a family can have several benefits for children as well as adults. In today’s busy world where everyone has different schedules, planning a dinner together will give you a reason to stop and connect. Sit down without distractions such as phones, mobile devices, television […]
5 Easy Tips to Help Your Kids Get the Exercise They Need
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the past 30 years, childhood obesity has more than doubled, and obesity in adolescents has quadrupled. Young adults who are overweight tend to have higher occurrences of heart disease and other serious health conditions at an earlier age compared to those […]
4 Tips to Get Back into Your Exercise Routine
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist The start of the school year means new beginnings for your kids, but it’s also a great time to self-reflect by taking a look at your life and fitness routine and planning ways to stay active during the upcoming fall and winter months. Here are a few tips to help you successfully […]
Reserving Time on Your Calendar for Family Time
By Brittany Wonnell, RD, CHWC Life gets busy, work becomes hectic, our kids have homework and our parents have appointments. How are we able to care for ourselves while caring for so many others at the same time? Throughout the years, these hectic, stressful schedules have made us forget about the importance of genuine family […]
Making School Lunches Healthy and Fun
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE It’s back to school time and with that comes packing kids’ lunches. Kids can get tired of the same thing every day, so use these tips to help make their lunches more appealing and get them to eat healthier foods. Use a cookie cutter to cut fun shapes […]
Finding Ways to Stay Active as a Family
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist When the kids are out of school for the summer, families are able to spend more time together participating in events and gatherings that make it a breeze to stay active. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that children get one hour of physical activity daily. But just because […]