March is National Nutrition Month, which is a time set aside from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight healthy nutrition habits. The theme this year is Food Connects Us, which highlights the connection between health, access, traditions, and food across all stages of life. Food Connects Us through our heritage, culture, and traditions. […]
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Category: Healthy eating
December 5, 2024
Brandon Morris, M.D. of Summit Medical Group sits down with Living East TN to share tips for staying healthy and refreshed this holiday season!
Click here to see Dr. Morris’s interview with, East TN Living. Dr. Morris discusses how to enjoy the holidays in moderation by practicing healthy eating habits — opt for smaller portions, avoid overfilling your plate and stay hydrated while enjoying that holiday drink. Small changes can make a big difference in how you feel! As […]
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April 29, 2024
National Stress Awareness Month
Don’t worry, be happy! April is recognized as National Stress Awareness month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. The World Health Organization defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in […]
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February 7, 2023
American Heart Month
February is designated American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease. Why it is important to protect your heart? Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day. Your heart pumps about 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. Over the course of a day, that adds up to over 2,000 gallons. The adult heart is […]
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March 18, 2021
National Nutrition Month
Every year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sets March aside as National Nutrition Month. This year celebrates how to personalize YOUR plate. Everyone has different goals, health concerns and tastes. Every week this month focus on a different area of healthy eating and lifestyle. Week one: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day. […]
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