Proper Hydration Keeps Your Summer Workout Healthy
When we think of summer, we often think of baseball games, hiking, golfing and a number of other outdoor activities. With all that time spent outside, you have a higher risk of dehydration and heatstroke during summer than other times of the year. Did you know water makes up approximately 50-60 percent of your body […]
Enjoy Outdoor Grilling with These Health and Safety Tips
One of the most popular outdoor American pastimes is a good ol’ fashion barbeque. With several opportunities during the summer, and with football season around the corner, grilling opportunities await. Because grilling doesn’t involve oil, heavy breading or frying, it’s one of the healthiest ways to cook your food. However, if done improperly, grilling can […]
Exercise and Arthritis
Research shows exercise is a great tool for managing arthritis and most joint-related pain. Regular, moderate exercise offers a host of benefits including, but not limited to: Reduction in joint pain and stiffness by strengthening the muscles supporting the joint. Increased endurance and flexibility of the joint. Decreased inflammation from arthritis. A regular fitness routine […]
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
By Carol Gelatt, RN, BSN Have you ever noticed how lifeless a houseplant looks when you forget to water it? If you add just a little water, it seems to perk back up. Water is just as necessary for the healthy function of our body. Water makes up more than two-thirds of the weight of […]
Healthy Water Alternatives
By Katie Boscia MS, RD, IBCLC Water is the most essential nutrient as it hydrates your body, regulates body temperature, prevents constipation, transfers oxygen and nutrients into cells, and helps cushion joints. You don’t need to sip from your water bottle all day to satisfy your fluid needs. Your diet, including the beverages you drink, […]
How Much Water Do You Need?
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Every day you lose water through sweating, exhaling, urinating and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you need to replace this water by consuming beverages and foods that contain water. The Institute of Medicine recommends men consume 3 liters (about 13 cups) of beverages each day and women consume […]
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
By Katie Boscia, RD As summer approaches, people start to spend more time in the sun, which often triggers thoughts of sunscreen. Using sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin. But did you know while you’re protecting your skin, you’re also not absorbing the vitamin D your body needs? Vitamin D is actually […]
Occupational Therapy Helps Get You Back on Your Feet
April is National Occupational Therapy (OT) month, which is a great time to learn how OT can help you or a loved one live your best life. Occupational therapists work with clients of all ages on strengthening their physical, mental and cognitive skills. They treat everything from complex neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease […]
Supporting Tobacco Users Who are Trying to Quit
By Mindi Matthews, Director of Health & Wellness If you know someone who’s trying to quit using tobacco, you have an important job as a support system. Here are some tips to help your friend or family member who is trying to quit: Do respect that the quitter is in charge. This is his or […]
Colon Cancer: Getting Tested Could Save Your Life
Also read: Personal Touches Aid Colorectal Cancer Recovery at Riverview Health If you are 50 or older, the American Cancer Society recommends you talk to your doctor about getting tested for colon cancer, even if you have no symptoms. If you have a parent, sibling or child who has had colon cancer or colon polyps, […]