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National Nutrition Month
By Mallory Shan, RD, LDN, Nutritionist March is National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly known as the American Dietetic Association, which aims to promote healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Enjoy the Taste of […]
MoreAmerican Heart Health Month
By Nicole S. Mitton Grant Writer/Communications Specialist Heart disease describes several problems related to plaque accretion in the walls of the arteries. The arteries narrow as the plaque builds up, making it more difficult for blood to flow. This creates a risk for heart attack or stroke. Other types of heart disease include heart failure, […]
MoreThe Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Mammography Suite at Whittier
The profusion of pink among all the orange, yellow, and brown serves as a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most lethal cancer for women in the US, and about 1 in 8 women will get it during their lifetime. Although rates of deaths from breast cancer have […]
MoreTop Ten Fall Fruits and Vegetables
The fall season has begun, and cool breezes bring relief from summer’s heat. It’s also time for fall foods! Massachusetts has a longer harvest of cool-weather crops, so keep an eye out for seasonal fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle, at your local farmer’s markets, or the Fresh Truck here at Whittier on Tuesdays […]
MoreWhittier Health Blog
Whittier’s blog posts are coming soon! In the meantime, you can visit these other health blogs: Global Health Policy Health Affairs Blog Harvard Health Blog
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