Health and Wellness

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.

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

Food Prep 101: Setting Yourself Up for Weight Management Success
Ashley Bombicino, RD, LDN, offers tips on this effective way to manage your weight, health, and mealtime stress when life gets busy.

ACL Tears: Symptoms, Surgery and Recovery
Neal Goldenberg, MD, chair of Sports Medicine at Cheshire, discusses treatment for one of the most common and devastating knee injuries that affects athletes, young and old, with a high prevalence among women.

Know Your Knees: ACL Injury Prevention
Neal Goldenberg, MD, chair of Sports Medicine at Cheshire, discusses how athletes can prevent this very common, career-threatening injury.

How To Help Prevent Teen Suicide
A leading cause of preventable death, teens are at especially high risk for suicide. Rose Hitchings, PsyD, gives practical advice for parents, family members, or anyone in a position to impact a teen’s life.

Protecting Yourself From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Learn what you need to know about mosquito-borne illnesses and how to protect yourself and your family.

What to Know About Gynecological Care
Carlye Atkinson, MSN, CNM, discusses preventative OB/GYN care, insurance for annual visits, and symptoms you should address immediately.

Run and Read A Marathon Program Helps Kids Blend Intellectual and Physical Exercise
This fun and engaging program excites kids about intellectual and physical agility by incorporating reading with the annual Kid's DeMar Marathon.

Out-of-the-Box Outdoor Activities to Try
Try some different activities to get outside and enjoy the regular physical activity that brings abundant health benefits.