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National Nutrition Month – Find the Right Fit for You

March is National Nutrition Month, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, focusing attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Many people with disabilities may face challenges when trying … Continue reading

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Hey, Guys, take care of yourselves!

It’s National Men’s Health Week! We’d like to take a few moments to remind all the men in our lives to take care of themselves: Get some exercise, make good food choices, go see your primary care provider for important … Continue reading

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Pyramids and Plates: Resources for Eating Right

March is National Nutrition Month, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and this year’s theme is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right. Do you remember the old “food pyramid” that showed you which foods you should eat more or … Continue reading

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1 in 133: May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month

May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, but just what is this strange sounding disease, known as celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE)? Celiac disease is a genetically-based autoimmune disease that is triggered by the ingestion of gluten—a protein … Continue reading

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Osteoporosis Awareness

May is Osteoporosis Awareness month and in recognition, this blog will publish information on Osteoporosis along with material promoting bone health.  Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and likely to break; the most common of … Continue reading

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Podcast 6 in ENACT Podcast Series “Active Living with Arthritis” is now available!

The NIDRR-funded RRTC ENhancing ACTivity and Participation for Persons with Arthritis (ENACT) has released the sixth podcast in the “Active Living with Arthritis” series.  This series provides evidence-based information to assist people living with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions stay … Continue reading

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An Apple a Day…

An Apple a Day… Finding snack options can be difficult. So difficult in fact that many people have dismissed the notion from their diet all together. But starvation is not the answer folks! Today’s eateries are overwhelmed with a horde of snack … Continue reading

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