The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource blog is your leading source for physical health articles from industry experts. Read through a collection of physical health articles on a variety of subjects such yoga, dieting, exercise, sleep and weight loss. The HealthSource blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nurse practitioners, healthcare executives, health coaches and personal trainers.
There’s a new diet craze taking hold. It’s called intermittent fasting and it refers to an eating style where you eat within a specific time period and fast the rest of the time. Some say intermittent fasting is an effective way to lose weight. Other’s say it’s not safe. Here to give us some straight […]
Likely the result of the aerobics craze of the 70s and 80s, people most associate exercising for heart health with high-intensity, heart-pounding, sweat-inducing cardio sessions. While Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons swept the nation with their fitness fads, studies have now revealed that there may be additional activity to better support and improve heart health. […]
The regular recharging that our bodies and minds get from a good night’s sleep is essential to our health and our ability to function at our best. Yet, the fact is that modern life with its fast-paced nature, sedentary and indoor jobs, and 24-hour news cycle can make it hard to make room for sleep. […]
Understanding the Cue, Routine and Reward in Habit Design According to Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, research shows that 40-45% of our daily habits are sub-conscious behaviors and feel almost automatic. This is because they have been consistently repeated over time to the point our body knows exactly what to do at […]
Vermont has long been among the U.S. states with the lowest rates of obesity and the greatest commitment to local food, which is known to be higher in nutrients. However, the rate of obesity among adults in the Green Mountain State continues to rise. In fact, the Trust for America’s Health and Robert Wood Johnson […]
It’s that time of year again — time for New Year’s resolutions. Statistics show that only 9.2 percent of people ever achieve their New Year’s resolutions. So, are they worth it, and if so, how do you achieve them? Certified Health Coaches Corey Cenate and Sarah Yandow from the Employees Wellness Department at the UVM […]
Winter has not started off lightly this year and it is certainly far from over. Winter’s cold and snow brings smiles to the faces of winter sport enthusiasts, but the idea of ice, shoveling, and snow removal is quite a different story for others. In fact, far too many of us end up visiting an […]
That’s all it takes to start on your way to better health. Research shows that small changes in how you eat, sleep, and move can have ripple effects. And those effects can lead to big rewards, from lower blood pressure to disease prevention to the biggest reward of all—more healthy years with the people and […]
In Vermont, the days are now short and winter is here. That means less sunlight. For those who like to get a natural dose of Vitamin D by heading outside, the options are limited and that’s a problem. Your body needs Vitamin D for bone growth and health and other important body functions. But many […]
When it’s cold and overcast, it’s easy to think of winter as a time of chapped skin and frostbite and forget about the sunscreen. In Vermont we never let a little snow stop us from having a good time, and winter conditions make this season a vital time to stay diligent about sun protection. Do […]
