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July 28, 2023
Look Before You Leap
The recent storms that dumped more than two months of rain in two days on our area caused heart-breaking, catastrophic flooding for many. Now, as water and fear recede, some Vermonters and northern New Yorkers are trying to salvage what they can of traditional summer fun. While we’re all ready for a
July 24, 2023
Hot Hunger Hacks
When time away begins with a pre-dawn, pre-airport stop at the gas station buffet, or a humid evening tempts us to reach for a takeout menu rather than turn on the oven, we may give up on healthy eating during the summer. “Summer eating,” says Kate Bean, a registered dietitian at The University of
July 24, 2023
Cheers to the Dog Days of Summer
The perfect summer day could include a bike ride, a boat cruise, and some swimming. In the evening, a cookout, campfire and time with friends (human or otherwise). For many of us, these types of summer activities are often accompanied by a cold, alcoholic drink. Knowing that too many drinks can
July 24, 2023
Is DEET Bad? And Other Questions That Bug You.
Enjoying summer means spending time outside – which means bugs. Two bugs, in particular – mosquitoes and ticks – are cause for concern, since they can spread diseases. Here’s the scoop on summer’s most annoying pests. Prevention If you’re going to be out and about, especially in wooded or grassy
July 6, 2023
Solving Chronic Pain
June 19, 2023
There's No Place Like Home
Featured Image: Ralph Page 2022 was the worst year of Ralph Page’s life. “I went into the hospital with a stroke, and I needed some pretty comprehensive care, so they sent me to a long-term-care place,” recalls Ralph, who was 88 at the time and managing chronic heart disease, including heart failure
June 19, 2023
The Rules Have Changed
Hannah Perry, MD, Division Chief and Medical Director of Breast Imaging at The University of Vermont Medical Center , answers your questions about the recent change in breast cancer screening. I heard there are new recommendations around breast cancer screening. What’s changed? The United States
June 19, 2023
The Magic Fix for Weight Loss?
Over the past year, there has been a flurry of discussion on social media about the wonders of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. Natasha Withers, DO, a primary care provider at The University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, has been prescribing the
June 19, 2023
Can Certain Foods Hold Off Dementia?
If calcium builds strong bones, carrots improve our vision, and drinking water is good for our complexion, is there anything that can help our brains? It turns out, there is. Called the MIND Diet – a name that sounds like an ad on Instagram – it’s an approach to eating that has been scientifically
June 8, 2023
TAVR Procedure Offers New Lease on Life
From behind the glass, Jean Laird, RN, works with her colleagues to prepare an advanced and minimally invasive technique to replace a person’s failing aortic heart valve. This is the first of the day’s three transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures . Far from an observer, Laird is
May 11, 2023
5 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
More than 47 million adults in the US – nearly 20% of the population – are unpaid caregivers. If you’re one of them, you know how difficult it is to provide focused, compassionate care for your loved one while also juggling the rest of your life, like your job and the daily needs of your family
May 11, 2023
Manual or Electric: What’s the Buzz?
Over the years, Chelsea Wells, a dental hygienist with The University of Vermont Medical Center’s Dental and Oral Health team since 2014, has answered her share of questions about teeth, dangerous fads and all. (No, you should not use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on your pearly whites.) Here she offers
May 11, 2023
9 Things I’d Never Do As a Dermatologist
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Vermont ranks No. 3 in the nation for new skin cancer cases diagnosed annually. While some skin cancers are influenced by genetics, there is also a strong behavioral component to skin cancer risk – and a lot of that risk is avoidable. We asked Santana
May 11, 2023
Hate Leafy Greens? This Recipe May Change Your Mind
You hear it all the time from health experts: Eat more green, leafy vegetables like kale, chard, spinach, collard greens and turnip greens. But what if just don’t like the taste or texture? We’ve got you covered with a super simple recipe for a tasty dish that sneaks in the leafy greens amidst warm
May 11, 2023
Do Men Get Osteoporosis?
Hear the term osteoporosis, and most people instantly imagine a slightly stooped older woman. But according to Jennifer Kelly, DO, endocrinologist and director of the UVM Medical Center’s metabolic bone program, that’s far from a complete picture of this common condition. So we asked her a few