The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource wellness blog is your leading source for wellness articles and information from industry experts. Read through a collection of wellness articles on a variety of subjects such as career, community, financial, physical, recipes and social. The HealthSource wellness blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nutritionists, nurse practitioners and healthcare executives.
Before COVID-19, our holiday planning felt fraught with complicated family dynamics, lost loved ones and what now feel like frivolous high-stakes decisions as whether to cook the stuffing inside the bird or if homemade cranberry sauce is better than canned. We agonized over long car rides and uncomfortable sleeper sofas. But we also looked forward […]
Physical distancing is imperative to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases like the flu. This is especially true for pregnant people who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), may be at an increased risk for severe illness or other adverse outcomes. New parents need support from their friends and […]
Welcoming home a new baby means a lifetime of priceless memories, but it also brings big changes to everyday life. As your family adjusts to new routines – and less sleep – you may experience very normal feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. While everyone has a unique experience with their newborn, there are some […]
Young adults face numerous life changes and challenges as they prepare for adulthood (or “adulting” as they’d say). Learning how to cook and clean, do the laundry, get an oil change or run an errand at the store, adolescents pick up a significant amount of skills at this age, but one bit of education that […]
Basil is reputed to support the health of the immune, digestive and cardiovascular systems. The flavonoids in this herb act as antioxidants to protect the body’s cells from oxygen-based damage. And the volatile oils and carotenoids in basil may act as an antibacterial protector for cells. In the kitchen: Basil is a highly fragrant member […]
Pretty much everyone has heard of or maybe even tried a fad diet. You’ve probably heard of Atkins, Paleo, and Whole30 and probably many, many more. The list of diets goes on and on. The latest trendy diet is a Ketogenic diet, also known as the Keto diet. Is this diet a dangerous form of […]
Have you heard of the mysterious “microbiome”, and are perhaps wondering what it is, and how you can support it? While scientists have known about the human microbiome for many years, it has only become a topic “in the news” within the past couple of decades. What is it? According to Merriam-Webster, a microbiome is […]
Use these online resources to increase your knowledge about eating healthy. Want to know more about using nutrition labels? Try out this interactive guide to food labels available from the US Food and Drug Administration. A healthy diet starts out with a nutritionally balanced plate. Learn what should be on your plate with this information […]
The Mediterranean diet was named the Best Diet Overall for 2019 by U.S. News. While this diet has landed at the top of the charts, it certainly isn’t anything new — it’s been around since the 1960s and is best known for its health benefits: longevity, weight loss, and disease prevention. Here’s everything you need […]
Start spreading the news! The Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center is now part of the Patient and Family Experience Department. What does this change mean? The mission of the Frymoyer Center remains the same, helping patients, their family members and members of the community find the health information they need. It could be information on […]
