Social Distancing 101

Because COVID-19 is a newly identified illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still learning how it…

3 years ago

Teaching your little ones about hand hygiene

You know the importance of washing your hands, but how can you get the message across to your kids? Handwashing…

3 years ago

When bedwetting is a problem…

If you have kids, you’ve probably dealt with bedwetting at least a time or two over the years. It’s extremely…

3 years ago

Is there really such a thing as dead butt syndrome?

Too much time sitting at a desk or on the couch can lead to all sorts of health issues —…

3 years ago

Cold vs. flu vs. sinus infection: How to tell the difference

Viruses, viruses everywhere! It can seem like a fact of life this time of year. With so many illnesses that…

3 years ago

Healthy Recipe: Stuffed Quinoa Peppers

Stuffed Quinoa Peppers Ingredients 2 large bell peppers, cut in half 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1…

3 years ago

Helping your child navigate diabetes in sports

Diabetes can be challenging to manage at any age. Add childhood to the mix, and it’s even more complicated. Now…

3 years ago

Healthy Recipe: Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Ingredients 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 1 egg 1 tbsp water 1 tsp minced garlic ½…

4 years ago

Myth or Fact: If you’re having trouble with weight regain after metabolic surgery, you can do a “pouch (or sleeve) reset.”

Welcome to the New Year! As one year ends and another is ushered in many take time to reflect and…

4 years ago

Nutrition Nook: Your New Year’s resolutions

When thinking about your new year’s resolutions, a few things typically come to mind – like how you are going…

4 years ago

“Fit it in” in the New Year

Let’s face it: It’s hard enough to find time to plan out meals and regularly cook at home. So, how…

4 years ago

Healthy Habits Start at Home

At the Childhood Healthy Eating and Active Living (C-HEAL) Center, we work with children, adolescents, and their families to establish…

4 years ago

Healthy Recipe: Oatmeal Yogurt Cups

Oatmeal Yogurt Cups Ingredients 2 scoops Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement (Vanilla or Crème) ½ large banana, mashed 1…

4 years ago

Bariatric surgery: A step toward health for the whole family

In 2017, my dad and I both made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery. At 24 years old I…

4 years ago

Fact or fiction: Debunking home remedies

Is there a home remedy that’s been passed down from generation to generation in your family? While some remedies can…

4 years ago

A parent’s guide to handling friendship drama

Preteen and teen life can be so hard. Your daughter or son are dealing with friendship drama gone wild —…

4 years ago

5 healthy meal planning tips for busy parents

You know your family would be better off, health-wise, if you could sit down to eat a balanced meal more…

4 years ago