Patient Care Pop Quiz: Sorting Out Soda Stats By Lori Barrette Feb. 26, 2015 Ah, the sweet, refreshing effervescence of an ice-cold soda. Many of us enjoy it with meals and snacks. Some of us wake up with it rather than coffee. But recent studies suggest that soda—even the ...
Patient Care Eating Disorders: 10 Early Signs You Might Miss By Lori Barrette Feb. 23, 2015 Everyone knows of someone with an eating disorder. In the U.S., about 20 million women and 10 million men have eating disorders, ranging from the more commonly known anorexia nervosa and bulimia to ...
Research Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Combat COPD? By Emily Boynton Jan. 27, 2015 The National Institutes of Health awarded $1.6 million to Rochester researchers to study a group of compounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids and their ability to combat inflammation caused by ...
Patient Care The Real Scoop on Yogurt By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 The past few years have seen a lot of hoopla about yogurt—especially in upstate New York, which a number of production plants for Greek-style yogurt call home. UR Medicine Registered Dietitian Rachel ...
Research In Teen Pregnancy, Added Sugar Boosts Fat in Fetus By URMC Communications Dec. 22, 2014 A recent study shows that the amount of added sugar teen mothers consume during pregnancy affects the body composition of their babies. Previous research suggests that this could lead to long-term ...
Patient Care Curb Your Cravings: Tips to Tame a Sweet Tooth By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Wondering what prompts the urge for that midday candy bar or late-night bowl of ice cream? Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer explains what's behind our sugar cravings and how to be smart dealing with ...
Patient Care No Sugar-Coating It: Sugar Isn’t Helping Your Health By Lori Barrette Nov. 17, 2014 Here’s a grim truth for sweets-lovers: Nobody needs added sugar. On top of that, the substance may even be harming your health. Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer arms you with the facts so you'll be ...
Patient Care Food for Thought: Can Healthy Eating Go Too Far? By Lori Barrette Oct. 27, 2014 There’s something that may surprise you in the ever-swelling tsunami of food and nutrition information: healthy eating can go overboard—and turn dangerous. It’s known as orthorexia: an unhealthy ...
Patient Care 5 Tips for Heart-Smart Eating By Lori Barrette Feb. 3, 2014 A variety of foods, including chocolate, can boost our health. Infusing some heart-smart foods into our daily diets is wise because it’s one of the most controllable factors that plays a role in ...
Patient Care High Blood Pressure? Shake the Salt Habit By Lori Barrette Dec. 9, 2013 Next time you reach for the salt shaker, stop and think: How much salt do you really need? Sure, it’s tasty and plays a part in your nutrition. But too much salt may raise your blood pressure. UR ...
