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, […]
Antioxidants: The Rainbow Connection
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC Certain lifestyle choices—such as smoking—produce substances called free radicals that attack the healthy cells found in our bodies. When these cells are weakened, the body becomes more susceptible to certain cancers. In order to combat this, there are certain foods you can eat that contain antioxidants to help protect your […]
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 […]