Health and Wellness

Where To Go If You Need Food in the Monadnock Region
Cheshire partners with multiple community organizations that work to improve both food and nutrition security.

Putting Medical Laboratory Professionals Under the Microscope
Medical Laboratory Science is a healthcare career for those who enjoy science and medicine but may prefer to be behind the scenes.

Going 'Beyond the Table' for National Nutrition Month
Each year, there is a new theme to make learning about healthy eating and physical activity habits well-rounded and touch on many concerns worldwide. The theme for National Nutrition Month 2024 is "Beyond the Table."

Hitting the Slopes? Prevent ACL Injury with These Expert Tips
Skiing and snowboarding is a great way to get outside and enjoy the season here in northern New England, but like any sport, it comes with risk of physical injury, especially if you don’t prepare your body ahead of time.

Put Down the Avocado! Tips for Better Hand Safety
Cheshire experts offer best practices — plus a testimonial from an area culinary staple

How to Eat for Your Heart Health
Registered Dietitian Amy Ansaldo, RD, LD gives a heaping helping info about ways nutrition can benefit your heart

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.

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.

Holiday Eating: Try Moderation and Celebration
Amy Ansaldo, RD, a registered dietitian at Cheshire, shares strategies for healthy eating this holiday season that everyone can learn.

How To Prevent And Recover From Winter Slips
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.