Tag: diet and nutrition

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Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer? Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer? Patient Care

Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Nov. 13, 2018
Good news, java junkies—it turns out that coffee drinking may have some real health perks. Registered dietitian April Ho filters out some facts from a recent study that suggests that drinking coffee ...
A Fresh Take on Leafy Greens A Fresh Take on Leafy Greens Patient Care

A Fresh Take on Leafy Greens

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Aug. 31, 2018
Does your family flee when leafy greens crop up at the table? Registered dietitian Sue Czap of UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute offers advice on which greens to choose and shares some tasty ways ...
Can You Lose Weight Eating High-Fat Foods? Can You Lose Weight Eating High-Fat Foods? Patient Care

Can You Lose Weight Eating High-Fat Foods?

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jun. 22, 2018
The keto diet is the latest weight-loss regimen taking the dieting world by storm. Many are reporting extraordinary results, but is it the best plan for you? Highland Weight Management & Lifestyle ...
Tasty Tips for a Healthier Heart Tasty Tips for a Healthier Heart Patient Care

Tasty Tips for a Healthier Heart

  • By Lori Barrette
  • May. 17, 2018
If you enjoy a nibble on dark chocolate to satisfy a craving, you’re also helping your heart with every bite. The tasty treat is known to improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure. URMC ...
DIY Tips: Eating Healthy Starts at Home DIY Tips: Eating Healthy Starts at Home Patient Care

DIY Tips: Eating Healthy Starts at Home

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Mar. 28, 2018
When it comes to eating healthy, there may be a grain of truth in the old adage, “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” If you’re daunted by dining at home, Registered ...
5 Ways to be Heart Healthy Every Day 5 Ways to be Heart Healthy Every Day Patient Care

5 Ways to be Heart Healthy Every Day

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Feb. 8, 2018
A decision to live well often prompts personal changes—such as losing weight, eating right and exercising more—to rise to the top of our to-do lists. UR Medicine Heart and Vascular Cardiologist Dr. ...