Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables, a popular snack food and vegetable side dish alike. Try this simple recipe for carrot fries for a delicious dose of beta carotene. Carrots: The Health Benefits of This Veggie A serving (one medium carrot or ½ cup chopped) provides: 210% of the average daily recommended amount […]
Alcohol use is part of the American culture and its recreational landscape. Recreational use does not require a secret contact member, or a drive to the vendor in the inner city. It is the universally acceptable way “we enjoy ourselves” at the backyard barbeque, the neighborhood party, and the family celebration. Non-drinkers must courageously exclude […]
It’s Testicular Cancer Awareness Month—a great opportunity to build awareness for this rare cancer that mostly affects young men. Today, it is a largely survivable disease. That’s why early detection is so important. Testicular cancer is THE most common cancer in young men ages 20-35 years old. The average age at the time of diagnosis […]
Volunteers are an integral part of the University of Vermont Medical Center. This week, we celebrate National Volunteer Week with an interview with Anna Deller. Ann has been a volunteer since 2011. She shares the story of why she started volunteering and why she continues to volunteer today. Read or listen to the interview below. […]
Parents frequently ask me if their toddler’s high energy will mean they have an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Let me pay attention to this concern and provide some information on energy levels and children. Toddlers and preschoolers usually have lots of energy. This energy is not due to poor parenting issues or even […]
