Get a colonoscopy – 5 Reasons why they’re not that bad
You might be thinking, “if I don’t have any symptoms, I must be fine. Why should I put myself through the prep and anxiety of the exam?” Here’s why you should.
Get a colonoscopy – 5 Reasons why they’re not that bad
If you’re 50 years old, or if this milestone birthday is coming up, your doctor may be telling you to add a colonoscopy to your “to-do” list. Even if you’ve never had a colonoscopy, chances are you know what they’re all about. The prep work which involves cleaning out your bowels with a laxative is…
Choose a healthier plate with MyPlate
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Every five years since 1980 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) release an update of their Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The DGA is designed for policymakers and nutrition and health professionals to help individuals and their families consume a…
Care that can keep up with Richie
Richie Cheatham wanted his prostate cancer treatments the way he likes his cars — fast and efficient. Read more about his treatment at Precision CyberKnife of New York.
Cindy, Manorville
I suffered with obesity for more than 20 years. My kids were getting older and I realized it was time for me to get my own life since I had lived my life for them for the last 20 years.
The gastric sleeve surgery changed my life in so many ways. I’m a different person. I’m more confident walking into a room. I’m more open to making new friends and new relationships. People look at you differently when you’re morbidly obese. They treat you differently.
Donating life: the importance of organ donation
Organ transplantation is one of the marvels of modern medicine. The need for organ donors is much greater than the number of people who actually donate. More than 28,000 lives are saved every year by organ donors. However, more than 123,000 people in the United States are on the organ transplant waiting list. On average,…
Anne, Middle Island
Anne is a fighter and a survivor. Between living with three autoimmune conditions, battling lung cancer and keeping her type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes in check, she’s overcome more than her fair share of struggles.
Time to ditch your all-or-nothing mentality
By Gigi Ravenhall, RDN All-or-nothing or black-and-white thinking is a common barrier to long-term success. This way of thinking leads us to give up when things are not perfect or are not what we were expecting them to be. Many all-or-nothing thinkers decide when setting goals that the results must be big or the change…
The connection between heart health & dementia
When it comes to good lifestyle habits that can help prevent heart disease, it’s common knowledge that eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol are key. But preventing heart disease isn’t the only reason to adopt these healthy habits. The choices you make every day can have…
Chicken and butternut squash gnocchi
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team If you’re in the mood for a warm, flavorful and filling dish, look no further than this one-pan meal.