by rachael | Jul 19, 2023 | Nutrition, Physical Health
Our cells, blood, muscles, tissues, and brain all rely on water to function properly. Staying hydrated is vital to keep your body well and to avoid overheating, especially in the summertime, during extreme heat waves, and if you work outdoors or are active. To stay...
by rachael | Jun 13, 2023 | Nutrition, Physical Health
Summer: ‘tis the season for cookouts! While a typical BBQ can include some not-so-healthy menu items (hello, hot dogs!), it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these tips to keep your backyard grilling light, healthy, nutritious—and fun! Taste the best flavors of the...
by kayla | Jun 6, 2023 | News + Announcements
DFD Russell Medical Centers (DFD) is pleased to announce the recent addition of board-certified physician assistant John F. Wironen, Ph.D., PA-C, to the DFD team. Wironen received his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of New England in...
by rachael | May 25, 2023 | Local
Time outdoors provides a range of physical, emotional, and mental benefits for your health and well-being and is something that people of all abilities should be able to enjoy. Whether you have a wheelchair, walker, stroller, or another mobility device, or simply want...
by rachael | Apr 18, 2023 | Emotional Health, Mental Health, Physical Health
While it’s common to think of just your body when you think of health, there are other vital parts to consider: how you think, feel, and act, and the social support system you have in place—in other words, your behavioral/mental health and social well-being. These...
by rachael | Mar 30, 2023 | Nutrition
We can get confused easily by what to eat. There are hundreds of diets out there, thousands of foods, and your wallet can only stretch so far. How are you supposed to know what the right foods to eat are? If you’re determined to eat healthy or lose weight but don’t...
by rachael | Feb 16, 2023 | Nutrition
Doctors and parents say “eat your greens!” for good reason. Full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, green veggies are good for you. These foods lower your risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health problems. But they aren’t always cheap. ($2...
by rachael | Jan 23, 2023 | General News
You’ve probably been to a birthday party and heard parents commenting on their kids’ sugar rush. Or sighed yourself at the hyperactive energy on display after a round of trick-or-treating or Valentine’s Day candies. But are sugar highs fact or fiction? It turns out...
by rachael | Dec 20, 2022 | Physical Health
Exercising all year long provides you with a natural mood booster, more energy, less stress, better sleep, weight management, less risk of depression, and more. Despite our best intentions to stay fit and healthy, sometimes rain, sleet, or snow—or simply a 9-to-5...
by rachael | Dec 1, 2022 | Awareness, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Physical Health
Every year when the countdown to the new year begins, people around the world start the time-honored tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Gym memberships rises, new hobbies abound, habits are upended. While we, of course, support making healthy goals a reality,...
