While we can’t have our 11th annual Total Health Expo in person this year, we have lined up a slate of virtual programs all next week so that you and your family can brew up a potion for good health at home!
Category: Health & Wellness
Whole or Processed Food: Which is Best?
The common suggestion to shop the circumference of the grocery store can be helpful if you are trying to decrease your processed food intake, but that doesn’t mean foods in the aisles are unhealthy.
Many diets today promote the intake of only whole foods, but let’s be real. In today’s busy world, convenience foods can be extremely helpful and can have just as much nutritional value if you choose wisely.
Help Us Paint Carroll Pink in October
You are invited to participate in a month-long, multifaceted celebration of breast cancer survival, screenings and early detection. The Center for Breast Health at Carroll Hospital, along with presenting sponsor Advanced Radiology, kicked off the festivities on October 1.
Fight the Flu, Fight COVID Too
Now more than ever, it’s important to get your annual flu vaccine.
Getting a Head Start on Stroke
Westminster resident Lisa Thorne was getting dinner ready on the night of July 29, 2019 when she forgot how to do something she had done a million times before.
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Drinking enough fluids, especially in the heat of the summer, is very important. However, many people do not drink enough water throughout the day every day of the year. If you are thirsty, you may already be dehydrated.
Say Hello to Telehealth
The COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to get a little more creative with technology. There are virtual conferences, virtual happy hours—and now virtual doctor’s appointments.
Embrace Wellness in Cancer Survivorship
Registration is now taking place for the next Embrace Wellness cancer survivorship program scheduled to start in early September.
Add Plant Protein to Your Diet
As a dietitian, I would never encourage everyone to go strictly vegan or vegetarian. Many people enjoy meat, and that is okay, but research shows that a reduction in animal protein (beef, pork, lamb and processed meats in particular) can improve health, including a reduction in cardiovascular disease, prevention or better management of diabetes, and reduced risk of cancer.
Child Vaccinations during COVID-19
Why Waiting Can Do More Harm than Good
Parents may be reluctant to visit the pediatrician’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic. But if this means your child will be missing routine vaccinations, you should think twice, says Cynthia Roldan, M.D., medical director of pediatrics at Carroll Hospital.