September is Suicide Awareness Month and time for us to discuss a reality that is both tragic and affects many. Suicide is the 10th...

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There are benefits to breastfeeding but also a few common myths worth addressing. Let’s take a moment to highlight those as we wrap up...

One of my favorite pieces of advice in the fitness realm is that exercising too much can be just as detrimental as not exercising enough....

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The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high...

Check out these great ways to fire up the grill while staying on track with good nutrition. Grilled Flank Steak and Vegetables Wait, a...

It's safe to say that chronic feelings of stress have been much more prevalent over the past few months amidst this global pandemic. Your...

Perhaps you’ve heard of foam rolling or seen the foam cylinders in the corner of your fitness facility. What is foam rolling and how can...

We're mid-summer and the sun is hotter than ever. Most people love the feeling of soaking up vitamin D and getting a nice bronze color...

As summer kicks into full swing with the 4th of July holiday weekend, I thought I’d share my favorite summer recipes from the Internet....

Rhubarb was always a bit of a mystery to me as a child. It seemed like everyone grew it, but I never saw anyone eating it. It looked like...

It’s so hard to keep up with nutrition trends. Even for a dietitian, it sometimes feels like we need a dictionary just for nutrition...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which raises awareness about mental health issues. The hope is to reduce the stigma of mental...

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What is mobility? Mobility is the ability to effortlessly move a limb through the full range of motion. Mobility can be confused with...

The trendy diet du jour of 2021? From this dietitian’s perspective, it’s the Carnivore Diet. Let’s take a look at the latest diet to make...

In case you missed our mindful eating series, check out the below links to browse the topics we covered over the past month! What Is...

Health at Every Size (HAES) is a series of principles created to acknowledge that weight doesn’t determine one’s health. This model...

For those of you who are runners or are looking into getting acquainted with running, you might notice some pain or discomfort in your...

One of our greatest public health success stories is the creation of vaccines. Introducing vaccinations throughout childhood is essential...

Seemingly more and more people suffer from chronic pain in joints or muscles either during exercise, work, or even leisure activities....

Let’s start with the basics here: food is fuel. All food provides our bodies with fuel, energy, and nourishment. Different foods have...