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 […]
Helping Others with Your Newborn’s Cord Blood
By Amy Gardner, RNC-OB, MSN Department Manager, Riverview Health Maternity Center As an expecting mom, there’s bound to be a lot on your mind. One thing that may not be on the top of the list, but should be considered, is donating or saving the cord blood of your newborn baby. Without knowing all the […]
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 […]
Riverview Health Foundation Spotlight: Women of Vision Giving Club
For some, leaving the hospital with a new baby can be overwhelming. Will your baby be safe? Is his or her car seat properly installed? Do you have all the supplies you need at home? The members of Riverview Health Foundation Women of Vision Giving Club want to help ease the transition. With gifts from […]
Whole Foods: What You Need to Know
Whole foods are as close to their natural or original state as possible. Studies show a diet high in healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains is associated with a reduced risk of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, many types of cancers and Type II diabetes. So what’s so great about healthy whole foods? […]
9 Reasons Why Your Workout Should Start with a Warm-up
Doing warm-up exercises before your workout is important in so many ways. A good warm-up will gradually increase your heart rate, increase circulation to your muscles, tendons and ligaments, and afford you the chance to mentally prepare for your workout. The importance of warm-up exercises can be compared to driving your car in freezing cold […]