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Upstate nurses provide extra doses of caring
Nurses routinely help patients to heal physically. Sometimes their caring gestures touch souls, as well. Two recent examples to share during this, National Nurses Week: A special birthday Kellie...
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Healthy Monday: Standing while writing, humorist Jeff Kramer adopts practice...
By Jeff Kramer I’ve written thousands of columns, but this is the first in which my rear end isn’t playing a huge role. I’m standing as I type this, not sitting, and yes, it’s a little weird. But...
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Healthy Monday: Farro provides fiber, protein
One of our planet’s oldest cultivated grains, farro was the primary grain consumed by the Roman Empire, and today the Whole Grain Council says the ancient wheat grain, farro is making a comeback as a...
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10 ‘Monday Mile’ trails promote healthy movement
Another mile route exists on the Syracuse University campus. Look for signs marking 10 new mile-long trails in the Syracuse area, part of the Monday Mile project that launches today. Mayor Stephanie...
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13 tips for good health in 2013 from health educator Maureen Franklin
Maureen Franklin, a health educator at Upstate University Hospital’s Community Campus, shares with us these 13 ideas for making 2013 a lucky year in terms of health: 1. Eat breakfast. Include whole...
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Mellen answers ‘Are gluten-free diets healthy?’ for NewsChannel 9
NewsChannel 9 interviews Sue Barnes, who has celiac disease, at Upstate University Hospital. Photo by Kathleen Paice Froio. Registered dietitian Julie Mellen spoke with NewsChannel 9 about the...
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Healthy Monday: Power Up with Breakfast
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, making these suggestions available for ways to “power up” with breakfast each morning. * Make instant oatmeal with...
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Healthy Monday recipe: Herb-topped baked tilapia
Photo by William Mueller. If you’ve been promising yourself to eat healthier, here’s an easy way to add fish to your diet. The recipe from Morrison’s serves four, and it’s designed to use frozen filets...
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Healthy Monday recipe: Orange Chick Pea Muffins
Here’s another tasty treat from the folks at Morrison’s: Ingredients 11 ounces canned garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained and rinsed 4 Tablespoons 100 percent orange juice 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ¼...
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Healthy Monday launches a month-long fitness initiative, Walktober
Faculty, staff and students of Upstate, Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are spending some time outdoors before winter, competing in a Healthy Monday...
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