Your weight both before and during pregnancy can help assure the health of you and your baby. Before Your Pregnancy: Achieving a healthy weight before becoming pregnant is one of the best ways to get your pregnancy off to a healthy start. “Healthy” weight is usually defined as a Body […]
Nutrition and Health
Foods to Limit During Pregnancy
Every calorie counts during pregnancy and it is important to choose the healthiest food and beverage options whenever possible. You can enjoy most foods in moderation. However, there are some foods and drinks that come with extra calories and little to no nutritional benefit to you or your baby that […]
Managing Swallowing Difficulties
Trouble swallowing, or “dysphagia,” can occur at any age, but it is most common in older adults. Some potential causes of this are a stroke, muscle disorders such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s, cancer, or damage from chronic reflux disease (heartburn). It is also very common in older adults with […]
