Patient Care Food Guidelines: A Closer Look at Sugar, Salt and Saturated Fat By Lori Barrette Feb. 26, 2016 The FDA's recently released dietary guidelines suggest eating more vegetables, fruits and whole grains while reducing sugar, salt and saturated fat. Joanna Lipp, a registered dietitian with UR ...
Patient Care Eating Disorders: 5 Warning Signs By Lori Barrette Feb. 19, 2016 Whether or not you realize it, there’s a good chance you know someone who has an eating disorder. People who develop them often experience anxiety, low self-esteem and a level of perfectionism that ...
Patient Care 6 Tips for Traveling Outside the U.S. By Lori Barrette Feb. 2, 2016 Passports, itineraries, emergency plans—there’s a lot to consider before you embark on a trip abroad. And with Zika virus and other travel-related health concerns in the news, you’re wise to include ...
Patient Care Young at Heart: Does Your Real Age Match Your Heart Age? By Lori Barrette Jan. 29, 2016 So age is just a number and you feel young at heart. But does that match up with the way your doctor calculates your heart age? UR Medicine cardiologist Dr. Seth Jacobson answers questions about ...
Patient Care Got Rhythm? The Ins and Outs of Afib By Lori Barrette Jan. 28, 2016 Afib, or atrial fibrillation, is an irregular heart rhythm that can increase your chances of a devastating stroke or damage to the heart. UR Medicine electrophysiologist Dr. Parag Patel explains how ...
Patient Care 5 Steps to a Healthier New Year By Lori Barrette Dec. 30, 2015 A new year offers a fresh start for committing to take good care of our health. UR Medicine experts share some simple tips for a healthier, happier year.
Patient Care Get Your Holiday Meal on the 'Nice' List By Lori Barrette Dec. 15, 2015 Holidays are a time to indulge a bit, but keep in mind even during this time of year, incorporating more plant-based food into your diet can have many benefits. UR Medicine dietitian Joanna Lipp says ...
Patient Care Mammograms: Facts on 'False Positives' By Lori Barrette Dec. 14, 2015 Ten to 16 percent of women who get screening mammograms are called back for additional testing. Though few of them will end up having cancer, callbacks can cause anxiety, even when they result in a ...
Patient Care Tips for Traveling During Cancer Treatment By Lori Barrette Dec. 7, 2015 Nearly 100 million Americans travel during the holiday season. If you’re usually among them but are having second thoughts because you’re being treated for cancer, don’t cancel your plans yet. A trip ...
Patient Care Give Bad Breath the Brush-Off By Lori Barrette Nov. 24, 2015 What’s lurking behind that bad breath? And could it be a sign of a bigger health problem? Dental expert Dr. Jack Caton offers facts on the causes of halitosis—the medical name for bad breath—and what ...