Health Articles

March 29, 2019

Renewed Knee for Active Portneuf Volunteer

About three and a half years ago, Karen Knowlton injured her knee in a fall. She tried knee injections, physical therapy, and even a knee brace to...

March 28, 2019

Preventing Kidney Disease

According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three Americans is at risk for developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Patients do not...

March 28, 2019

Preventing Kidney Stones through What You Eat

If you have ever experienced a kidney stone, you will do whatever it takes to prevent them from forming again. Kidneys act like the filtration system...

March 13, 2019

Should Cell Phones Be a Part of Your Nightly Routine?

Should Cell Phones Be a Part of Your Nightly Routine? How often is your cell phone out of reach? Cell phones have become a huge part of our...

March 11, 2019

The Mental Effects of Daylight Savings and Circadian Rhythm

The Mental Effects of Daylight Savings and Circadian Rhythm Each spring, we move our clocks forward an hour, the change is known to cause...

March 1, 2019

How Bad Are Diet Sodas Really?

How Bad Are Diet Sodas Really? By: Eva Sorrentino, MS, RD, LD The short answer: everything in moderation. Diet sodas are not the most recommended...

February 27, 2019

Recognizing Eating Disorders

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week.  An eating disorder in general is any disturbance in an eating pattern or eating behavior that is...

February 27, 2019

Obesity and Menopause: A Growing Concern

In the US over 2 million women a year enter menopause, that’s 6000 women per day! While each woman experiences menopause differently, there are a few...

February 24, 2019

Foods to Avoid to Prevent Heart Disease

How often do you consume processed foods? Are you taking frozen meals to work or grabbing fast food? Choosing these options frequently can increase...

February 23, 2019

How Aspirin Can Reduce Risks of a Heart Attack

Is aspirin therapy for everyone? Patients at high risk for heart disease can benefit from taking low-dose aspirin. The American Heart Association ...