Food & Nutrition
Navigating Healthy Choices During the Holidays with Diabetes
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, for those living with diabetes, maintaining healthy eating habits can pose a challenge amidst the plethora of tempting treats. Sara Yap, MD…
Nourishing Your Health: Food Nutrition Basics
Good nutrition is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. Understanding the basics of food nutrition is essential for making informed choices that promote overall well-being. Balanced Diet for Optimal Health A balanced diet…
Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Are you someone who struggles with high blood pressure? Have you ever wondered if medication the only way to bring the numbers down? While for some medication might be necessary, your lifestyle can play a…
Prediabetes: Take the path to prevention
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we get a heads-up about a potential problem—like a traffic jam that is blocking our route—which allows us to change course and go in a different direction. Learning you have prediabetes…
How Education can Support Your Diabetes Journey
Diabetes is a medical condition where a person’s body does not create enough insulin or any insulin to help turn food into energy. The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational…
Tips for Successfully Managing Your Weight
Dr. Rubina Baig, Family Medicine Provider at Riverside Healthcare’s Frankfort Campus. In the United States, 36.5% of adults are obese. Another 32.5% are overweight. Combined, this represents more than two-thirds of the adult American…
Using Eating Psychology to Improve Health
The Psychology of Eating: Identifying and Addressing Unhealthy Patterns Many people struggle with eating healthfully. Some understand the…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Fruit Infused Water to Help You Stay Hydrated
Fruit Infused Water to Help You Stay Hydrated A recent survey reveals that 75% of Americans are…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Shopping at the Farmers’ Market (2016)
Farmers’ markets feature the fresh, healthy, flavorful foods you CRAVE. They provide an opportunity to shop locally and…