Defining the Four-Letter Word, “Diet”
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health What does the word “diet” mean to you? The word actually comes from the Greek word “diaita,” which means “way of life.” For many people, however, it means following a specific food plan to lose weight. Once the weight is off, many people go […]
Nutrition Through the Years
With an increasing occurrence of chronic diseases, developing healthy, nutritional habits as we age should be a priority for everyone. To maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable diseases, it’s important to pay attention to nutrition and physical activity patterns in all stages of life. While certain health issues are unavoidable, many more are influenced […]
Cardio Interval Training
Interval training is a great way to mix up your cardio routine while keeping things fresh. When you begin a new routine, you may see progress during the first few weeks and then hit a plateau. Integrating cardio intervals into your routine helps keep your body guessing and will lead you down the path of […]
Exercising with Seasonal Allergies
Exercising is most beneficial when you challenge yourself and work up a good sweat. With spring quickly approaching, exercise can become challenging because of allergy symptoms caused by spring blooms. Don’t let your seasonal allergies hold you back from moving your exercise routine outside. Here are a few tips to help you get the most […]
Personal Touches Aid Colorectal Cancer Recovery
Every three months when Bradley Kinkead stops by Riverview Health for blood tests, he knows he can count on being greeted with hugs from three oncology staff members, just as they did when he started chemotherapy treatments a year ago. “It’s not just acting like they care. They really do care,” Bradley says. Bradley’s journey […]
Fats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC Learn more about healthy eating by participating in the one-on-one Nutritional Counseling program at Riverview Health. Fat is often considered a taboo word when it comes to nutrition and healthy eating. Studies about the nutritional benefits and disadvantages of different types of fat are constantly evolving as scientists perform more […]
3 Tips for Eating Healthy
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health Changing the way you eat can reduce many risk factors for disease. Altering your diet can lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. Your diet doesn’t have to be bland and boring to be healthy. Just follow three simple steps: Eat less fat Eat […]
Healthy Recipe Ingredient Substitutions
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health When you’re looking to limit sodium, calories, fat, saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet, try these simple cooking substitutions: Applesauce for oil, butter or sugar Non-fat Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream Mashed bananas for sugar, butter and fats Nuts for croutons […]
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
By Colleen Kilberg, RD, CD, CDE Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, and about 28 percent of them are undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Having diabetes puts you at risk for several other health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Knowing your risk factors for diabetes can help you […]
5 Tips to Fight Allergies
By Michael Agostino, MD Board certified ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist at Riverview Health Even though we may be tired of being in the grip of freezing winter weather, it’s never too early to plan for the often draining effects of the upcoming allergy season. Recently, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery […]