By Dr. Deepti Seshadri — Colorectal Surgeon Signature Healthcare Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer, and although research and medical advancements continue to improve outcomes, the most powerful tool against cancer remains prevention. Last month was National Cancer Prevention Month. In honor of that, I want to focus on some things we … More What Can You Do to Lower Your Cancer Risk
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). February is American Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to heart disease and lifestyle … More Taking Care of Your Heart
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The holiday season is upon us. Spending time with family and friends, celebrating traditions, and sharing memories make the holidays truly special. Something else that makes holidays special are delicious meals and sweet treats! It can be challenging to avoid overindulging during the holidays, especially … More Healthier Eating During the Holiday Season
By Tayla Magerman, MS, RD, LDN — Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Making sure to give your body the appropriate nutrients before, during, and after exercise can help you feel your best and optimize your results. Pre-Exercise Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for your muscles. Choose a source … More Fueling Your Body for Exercise
By Meaghan Avery, — Senior Program Director, Healthy Living Old Colony YMCA Youth carrying excess weight is a growing concern, and rising numbers of children face health risks from unhealthy weight. Navigating this requires more than just addressing weight; it requires transforming a family’s relationship with food, activity, and health. That’s where the YMCA’s Healthy … More Empowering Families to Live Healthy Lifestyles
By Megan Libby — Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services Brockton Hospital School of Nursing With schools back in session, we are seeing a rise in the need for self-care. For most people, “self-care” brings up images of spa nights, face masks, and indulgent decadence. What self-care means is so much simpler than that: to … More (School) Stress is Back in Session
By Tayla Carter, MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian II, Signature Healthcare In the age of social media and influencers, it feels like everywhere you look someone is promoting a new diet or nutrition product. It can get confusing and overwhelming and may leave you wondering, where does anyone find reliable information about health and nutrition … More Discerning Nutrition Fact from Fiction
By Lindsay Schwartz, RD, LDN, Signature Healthcare Do you feel as if your weekly grocery bill just keeps going up? Here are some tips to save money at the grocery store, while still filling your cart with nutritious foods for you and your family. 1. Buy beansAs I mentioned in one of my previous blog … More Healthy Eating on a Budget
By: Tayla Carter, MS, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian II, Signature Healthcare Snacks can be a great way to hold you over if you get hungry between meals. With so many snack options available, you may find yourself wondering which snacks are healthy choices. Many foods marketed as snacks, such as chips, cookies, candies, and other … More Fuel Up with Healthy Snacks
What are sugar substitutes? By: Tayla Carter, MS, LDN, Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Sugar substitutes, or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), are artificial or naturally occurring substances that are used to sweeten food and beverage products, without adding sugar, and contain little to no calories. These sweeteners are often found in … More Sugar Substitutes: Are They As Sweet As They Seem?
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