Category Archives: Medical News

by Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN Here are some dips that you can make on the weekend, portion out ahead of time, and have for a snack in the afternoon.  Just throw all the ingredients into a food processor, give it … Continue reading →

This work out can be completed with your choice of cardio.  First, determine your maximum heart rate by using the equation 220 minus your age.  Once you have that number you will use the percentages below to determine the zones … Continue reading →

Every year, the American College of Sports Medicine puts out a Top 20 Fitness Trends survey that includes clinical, commercial, community and corporate divisions of the industry.  This year, the number one trend came up as “Wearable Technology”. This category … Continue reading →

The pushup is one of the oldest body weight exercises and can be a huge benefit to core and total body strength, but performing it correctly is the key to achieving those benefits. The pushup starts with the body in … Continue reading →

The medical and sports performance fields are aware of a simple health fix that will vastly reduce your risk of disease, bring your work and athletic performance to new heights and increase your mental sharpness by leaps and bounds…what is … Continue reading →

Ingredients 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 cup pearl barley 2 tsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian-style turkey sausage, casings removed 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

There is a big difference between whole grains and refined grains and good reason to choose whole grains to better meet your dietary needs.  Whole grains are comprised of the “whole” grain including the bran, germ and the endosperm. These … Continue reading →