Health and Wellness

Mother and teenage son look affectionately at each other with an arm around each other.

Stopping cervical cancer in its tracks, together

Cervical cancer is not only an issue for women. From testing to understanding how HPV vaccination and safer sex protect loved ones, here’s how we can bring New Hampshire cervical cancer rates closer to zero.

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Tanya Brown, a white woman, is shown with members of her bariatrics surgery team

Bariatric weight loss surgery helps Tanya Brown 'take on the world'

With help from expert care team at Cheshire, procedure changes everything for 'rock star' grandmother

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Two adults in winter gear looking happy and playful while on a walk in the snow

Top tips to manage stress and boost your immunity

Ongoing stress adversely affects your immunity and long-term health. Psychologist, Catherine Schuman, PhD, of Family & Community Care, offers advice for dealing with life's challenges.

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A child makes a toast with a class of water with their family around a laden holiday table

Holiday eating: Feast or famine? Try moderation and celebration

Amy Ansaldo, RD, a registered dietitian at Cheshire, shares strategies for healthy eating this holiday season that everyone can learn.

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Woman holds tailbone in pain while on the ground, having fallen on ice

Don’t take a digger: How to prevent and recover from winter slips and falls

Physical therapist Sharil Cass, PT, DPT, NCS, discusses the best body mechanics and footwear for walking in wintery conditions and how to get back on your feet should you take a dive.

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Vivek Venugopal, MD; Mia Qin, MD; and Charles Qin, MD

New orthopaedic surgeons a boon to bones in the community

Bringing specialized training and the latest techniques, new fellowship-trained surgeons elevate the level of care, accessibility, and expertise patients can expect at Cheshire.

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Cheshire's nursing leadership presents Tamika with the Rising Star Award

Tamika Marciniec, BSN, RN, CPAN, named 2023 Rising Star

The New Hampshire Nurses Association’s (NHNA) Rising Star Award celebrates significant leadership potential and nursing advocacy.

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A beautiful array of fiber-filled foods such as nuts, beans, berries, vegetables, fruits

Why all the fuss over fiber?

Dietitian Ashley Bombicino, RD, LDN, explains how increasing foods with this key nutrient helps you improve your gut and heart health and manage your weight and blood sugar.

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White woman puts items such as water and toiletries into a preparedness kit

Preparedness: The difference between emergency and adventure

Tricia Zahn, MPH, discusses small actions you can take to improve your safety during unexpected events, including a list for your personal preparedness kit

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Rachael Richardson stands smiling, wearing a pink sweater and headband, in front of a decorative hedge

Breast cancer survivor urges patients to be their own best advocates

At age 35, Rachael's proactive attitude towards her own care helped save her life. She explains how you can do the same.

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