What is Lymphedema?
By Susan Beckwith, Outpatient Rehab Clinical Liaison March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, making this a great opportunity to explore this disease and how we can fight it. Part of the body’s immune system is the lymphatic system, which works to fight infection and maintain the balance of fluids in various parts of the body. Vessels […]
10 Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet
By Bailey Personette, RD, CD, Wellness Dietitian We’re always told to eat our fruits and vegetables, but have you ever actually thought about how many, if any, you get in a day? The number may surprise you. The goal is to eat five fruits and vegetables each day, but most people don’t reach that goal. […]
Why You Need to Warm Up, Stretch and Cool Down
By Shawna Reed, Exercise Specialist It’s easy to overlook the importance of warming up, stretching and cooling down when exercising. It’s quicker to just get in, do your workout and get out. But what we often don’t realize is how important each of these elements are to having a successful workout. Here’s why: Warming Up: […]