Patient Care Eat to Compete: Nutrition Tips for Student Athletes By Lori Barrette Sep. 11, 2017 Student athletes need proper fuel for juggling school responsibilities and demanding sports schedules. To complement regular workouts, practices and game schedules, UR Medicine sports dietitian Gina ...
Patient Care Strategies for eating safely at summer picnics By Lydia Fernandez Jul. 1, 2017 Summer picnics and barbecues are a great time for family and friends but if your immune system is weakened by cancer treatment, these events can also be fraught with food-safety challenges. That ...
Patient Care Myth Buster: The Truth About Arthritis Causes and Treatments By Lori Barrette May. 16, 2017 Arthritis affects millions of people and is the most common cause of disability in the U.S., but myths about its causes and treatments persist. UR Medicine Sports Medicine's Dr. Maria Karipidis ...
Patient Care Every-Other-Day Diet: Does it Work? By Lori Barrette May. 2, 2017 Can changing when you eat, rather than what you eat, make it easier to lose weight? UR Medicine nutrition expert Dr. Thomas Campbell weighs in on intermittent fasting and what works over the long ...
Patient Care Myth Buster: Understanding Eating Disorders By Lori Barrette Feb. 24, 2017 Although about half of Americans know someone who has struggled with an eating disorder, widespread misconceptions about them still exist. Eating disorder specialist Mary Tantillo debunks some of the ...
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 ...