Added Sugars: Don't Let Them Derail Your Diet
ADDED SUGARS HAVE INUNDATED OUR FOOD SUPPLY, so it can be difficult to avoid them - but not impossible! The only dependable way to determine if there is sugar added to a product is to read its ingredients. Here are some guidelines to help you dodge some of that sweet stuff.
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Healthy, Happy Kids
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Be First with Safety in the Kitchen SINCE CHILDREN AND PARENTS SPEND A GOOD DEAL OF TIME IN THE KITCHEN, it's no surprise that it is one of the most common sites for a household injury. If you want a recipe for keeping your child safe when you're working in the kitchen, let me provide a few ingredients. |
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Age 65 AND Better
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Exploring the Science of Happiness WHO DOESN'T WANT TO BE HAPPY? You can't go a day without seeing a new self-help book, talk show host, or scientific claim about the secret to a happy life. But what is the scientific evidence that unlocks this secret? And, how do we put it into practice to make a difference in our lives? |
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From Our Blog
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Infertility: What Couples Need to Know INFERTILITY IS ONE OF THE HARDEST CHALLENGES A COUPLE CAN FACE. While it affects about 10 percent of women of childbearing age, nearly 40 percent of the time, the male is the only or major contributing cause of the problem. There are many ways to treat infertility, including medication and surgery, but perhaps the best known method is in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. |
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HEALTHY RECIPES
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Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts WHO DOESN'T LOVE MAPLE SYRUP? You can use it to top pancakes or waffles, mix into a salad dressing, or create a simple glaze for roasted vegetables. And recent tests found that it contains compunds that act as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory ages and could help manage type 2 diabetes. |
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EXERCISE HIGHLIGHT
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An App to Crack the Teen Exercise Code POKEMON GO HAS MOTIVATED ITS PLAYERS TO WALK 2.8 BILLION MILES. Now, a new mobile game from UVM researchers aims to encourage teens to exercise with similar virtual rewards. The game is called "Camp Conquer" and will test launch with 100 Burlington High School students this month. |
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CLASSES
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HealthSource Classes UVM MEDICAL CENTER'S SPRING HEALTHSOURCE classes offer helpful tips and information on child temperament, living with mental illness, eating for brain health, mindfulness, yoga and more. |
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lectures
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Community Medical School Classes THE COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL FREE LECTURE SERIES provides people in the community with an opportunity to share in the medical learning experience. This spring, learn about the science of wellbeing, improving doctor-patient-family communication, antibiotic resistance to superbugs and more. |
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Diabetes alert day
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Free Diabetes Screening March 28 YOU COULD BE AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES - OR PRE-DIABETES - AND NOT KNOW IT. On March 28 from 11 am to 2 pm there will be a "Diabetes Alert Day" event in the lobby of UVM Medical Center's Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center. Free screenings will be available as well as self-care information and activities. |
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myhealth online
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New App Puts Medical Record in Your Pocket WITH MYCHART, YOU CAN ACCESS YOUR MYHEALTH ONLINE ACCOUNT ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET. MyChart is available for Android and iPhone. View test and lab results, request prescription renewals, send messages to your doctor's office, pay your medical bills and more. |