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 ...
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 ...
Patient Care Fantastic Food and Where to Find It--A Guide to URMC’s Food Carts By Andrea Westerlund Aug. 29, 2018 Fall will be here before we know it but there’s still plenty of time to sit outside and partake in some goodies from one of the food carts around the Medical Center. Check out the many outdoor ...
Patient Care Sugar and Cancer: Wilmot Registered Dietitians Weigh In on What You Should Know By Lydia Fernandez Aug. 15, 2018 Sugar. It’s a topic that often comes up when discussing diet, particularly for those concerned about cancer. Some may wonder about the impact of eliminating sugar when it comes to cancer risk, but ...
Patient Care Keeping it Clean: Tips for Prepping Your Produce By Lori Barrette Jul. 24, 2018 Fruits and veggies come packed with nutrients that help keep our bodies strong and healthy. But do you know the best way to wash that produce? Wilmot Cancer Institute registered dietitians Sue Czap ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Patient Care Resolve to Succeed: How to Make Changes That Last By Lori Barrette Jan. 5, 2018 Will this be the year you stick to your resolutions and make some positive changes? Some data show that 80 percent of those who make New Year’s resolutions abandon their plans by mid-February. ...