It’s been almost 8 years since Mark Helt walked into a primary care physician’s office for a checkup and walked out with a diagnosis: Type 2 diabetes.
Month: June 2018
Garlicky Green Beans with Pine Nuts
When your garden (or the farmers market) provide you with more green beans than you know what to do with, try this green bean and garlic recipe. The pine nuts add another layer of flavor that makes this simple side a great dish to share at a family barbecue.
Medical Misconceptions: Sun Protection
Each month we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.
This month’s misconception: Sun protection practices
Today is the first day of summer and, for many, it’s a season filled with outdoor activities. Whether you’re heading to the shore or staying close to home, sun protection is vital for outdoor summer fun. This month, we’re clarifying four sun protection myths:
Greek Yogurt Dill Potato Salad
In addition to taking advantage of the seasonal fruits and vegetables, don’t forget the herbs in your garden! This lighter version potato salad uses plain Greek yogurt, which is a healthy substitution for sour cream in most recipes, and fresh cut dill.
Test Your Health Esteem
Is your health-esteem as strong as it could be? Take this quick quiz to find out—plus get some easy tips for managing your health with confidence.
The Bounty of Carroll County Summer Produce
The official start to summer is just a week away. On June 21, the summer solstice, we enjoy the most daylight of the calendar year. The sun reaches its most northern point in the sky at noon, and there are plenty of warm days ahead for the sun to provide the needed energy for local fruits and vegetable to flourish!
Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad
Mix it up and try something new at your next barbecue! This grilled corn and avocado salad is a refreshing alternative to traditional, mayonnaise-laden summer salads.
The Family Birthplace Expansion
The Family Birthplace is growing! Daniel Kirsch, M.D., chief of OB/GYN at Carroll Hospital, shares the latest on the unit’s renovation and expansion. Read More
Grilled Shrimp with Grape Salsa and Pearl Couscous
Although grilled shrimp and couscous, a quick cook pasta, make a perfect combination, you wouldn’t think to combine with grapes but the flavors blend very well for a refreshing and healthy seafood meal!