Why You Shouldn’t Take the Path of Least Resistance—Especially in the Gym
By Ryan Lawson & Shawna Reed, Exercise Specialists Resistance training is an integral part of a well-rounded exercise routine, especially as we age. It improves strength, bone density and endurance. However, what many people don’t realize is the importance of how fast you perform this exercise in relation to its effectiveness. In order to get […]
Judging Your Caloric Intake—You’re Doing It Wrong
By Eric Marcotte, MD A big part of a family doctor’s day is spent helping patients with diet and weight issues. One of the problems I often encounter when working with a patient to lose weight is helping them understand how many calories they are actually consuming. Most of us are really bad at estimating […]
5 Ways to Make the “New Year, New You” Actually Stick
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC With the start of each New Year we each will undoubtedly begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are enthusiastically setting out to become a healthier you or kicking yourself for failing on last year’s resolutions – you’ve thought about it. Setting a personal goal is great, but […]
Maternity Leave: Getting Ready
Are you thinking about starting a family? Are you pregnant now? Here are some key questions you should ask about maternity leave at your workplace. First, know that maternity leave differs greatly among companies. Never assume that your maternity leave will be the same as a family member’s or neighbor’s leave. That’s why it is […]
Dealing with PMS Symptoms
By Dr. Polly Trainor Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Headache. Anxiety. Breast tenderness. Weight gain. If you suffer from symptoms like these around your monthly period, here’s what you should know. First, know that you’re not alone. About 85 percent of women suffer from PMS, which occurs during the week or two before their periods begin. […]
Stress and Your Health
Sonal Ravichandran, MD Riverview Health Physicians Westfield Medial Stress can cause health problems when your mind doesn’t give the “all-clear” sign and your body’s alarms last for far too long. Sound like you? Read on. Relationship problems, the death of a loved one, moving into a new home—even being late for work. These are all […]
It’s About Being Strong, Not Skinny
Shawna Reed Exercise Specialist at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness When it comes to doing weight-bearing exercise now, your future self will thank you more than you know. Here’s why: Weight-bearing exercise not only helps you look good in your favorite sleeveless shirts and dresses, it also provides important health benefits to women at every […]
60 FREE Minutes – Use Them Wisely
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Mark your calendar—Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. As the clock falls back, we are given 60 extra minutes in our weekend; let’s use that time to our benefit. Here are some steps to use as a guide to maximize those extra 60 minutes: When evaluating all elements of […]
Making Your “Cheats” More Like a “Treat”
By Brittany Nelson, RD, CHWC As we make our way into the holiday season, those of us who have been working to have a healthier lifestyle may be cringing a little. Why? Because the holidays are usually full of sweets and other unhealthy foods to tempt us. Often, patients will come to me at this […]
Fact or Fiction? Extinguishing Common Exercise Myths
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Technology has made a wealth of information accessible at our fingertips. Most of the time this is great, but at times it can be a little overwhelming. Too much information can make it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. In the health and fitness field, research is constantly evolving to […]