Patient Care Grains of Salt: Tracking Sodium in Your Food By Lori Barrette Feb. 13, 2017 Reading food labels to keep track of your daily sodium intake can help boost your heart health. UR Medicine heart-health caregivers explain what to look for if you're trying to cut back on the salt ...
Research URMC Launches World's First ECHO® Eating Disorders Clinic By Patrick Broadwater Jan. 23, 2017 Using videoconferencing, URMC experts train community providers to recognize and manage eating disorders.
Patient Care Doctors, Chefs Offer ‘Map’ to Drive Healthy Habits By Lori Barrette Jan. 23, 2017 Experts from the UR Program for Nutrition in Medicine will offer “Cooking with Docs: Changing Behavior and Cooking Inspired Plant-Based Meals,” on Saturday, Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New ...
Patient Care Winter Weight Gain: Why it Happens, What to Do By Lori Barrette Dec. 1, 2016 Shorter days, longer nights, cold weather, decreased exercise and changes in sleep habits all contribute to winter weight gain. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Michael Gavin offers advice for avoiding ...
Patient Care Eating Disorders and the Holidays: Helping Loved Ones Cope By Lori Barrette Nov. 22, 2016 Holidays—and their constant focus on food—can be especially challenging for the millions of Americans who struggle with eating disorders or negative body issues. Eating disorder specialist Mary ...
Patient Care Fact Check: Breast Cancer and Nutritional Supplements By Lydia Fernandez Oct. 3, 2016 Wilmot researcher Luke Peppone, Ph.D., MPH, shares insight on the role of nutritional supplements for women who have a history of breast cancer.
Patient Care Back to School: 5 Tips for a Healthy Year By Lori Barrette Aug. 15, 2016 With a new school year upon us, Pediatrician Dr. Ed Lewis offers advice for parents aimed at keeping kids healthy and safe.
Patient Care Becoming Flexitarian: 3 Tips for Eating Less Meat By Lydia Fernandez Jul. 21, 2016 Eating a plant-based diet has many advantages, including reducing your risk for certain types of cancer. You don't have to eliminate all animal products from your diet to see benefits. Wilmot's ...
Patient Care Healthy Eating: 6 Tips for Travelers By Lori Barrette Jun. 30, 2016 Vacation is often a time to escape reality, abandon routines and indulge in things we enjoy. UR Medicine registered dietitian Mary Johnson offers advice to help fuel your fun without fretting over ...
Patient Care Salt Savvy: What is in Your Food? By Lori Barrette Jun. 7, 2016 If you’re quick to add a dash of salt to your plate, you could be increasing your risk of heart disease. UR Medicine Cardiologist Dr. John Bisognano says new FDA-proposed guidelines may help people ...
