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.
“Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. It means ‘bouncing back’ from difficult experiences.” (Source: American Psychological Association). Rick Hanson is the bestselling author of “Hardwiring Happiness” […]
What if we could stop the medical conditions that affect millions of Americans each year from happening in the first place? Much of what you see published in the media regarding health care is the treatment of medical conditions. The majority of the focus of new and cutting-edge research is to come up with new […]
What is the Paleo diet? The paleo diet is an eating plan that emphasizes whole foods and eliminates grains, legumes and most processed foods in order to improve health. The primary focus of the Paleo diet is on food type, not the quantity consumed; cutting out the “unhealthy” and replacing it with the “healthy.” Paleo […]
Everyone knows it’s important to wear a helmet to protect your head. Helmets can reduce your risk from a serious brain or head injury. The catch? Helmets only work if they are used the right way. It’s important to always use a helmet specifically designed for your activity. Each sport or activity has a helmet […]
As we grow older, our interests, priorities and eating habits change, so it’s no surprise that our nutritional needs do, too. The core principles of a healthy diet remain the same at 25 or 65. We need a balance of different nourishing foods to enable us to look and feel our best; however, our bodies […]
After a tough Vermont winter, where the sun was a stranger far too often, many of us are exited for spring and a chance to enjoy the outdoors. Tempted by the blue skies and warmer temperatures, we’re ready to get in our first run, bike ride, or hike. However, this enthusiasm may cause us to end up with […]
Although most people get all of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrition that they need from their daily diet, it is very common for individuals to take over the counter dietary or herbal supplements for a variety of reasons. How to Use Supplements Safely Dietary supplements and multivitamins are not necessarily the same thing! We define […]
Have fun in the sun while protecting your skin from aging and skin cancer. Spring is here! In Vermont, we don’t let the snow hold us back. Still, after months of ice and overcast weather, it’s tempting to trade wintery conditions for warmth and sunshine. Discover how to protect your skin from aging, wrinkles, DNA […]
We’ve all been told countless times to eat more fruits and vegetables. We know it’s healthy to include more of them in our diet – they provide vital nutrients and fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals. But, despite our best intentions we sometimes come up short. We are always hearing things about how “easy” it is to […]
As we age we lose muscle and strength, a medical term known as sarcopenia. As our muscles get smaller, we become weaker. The loss of strength is consistent with a loss of mobility and independence. The quality and quantity of daily consumption of protein are important in slowing this progression. Here’s why and how. What […]
