February, 2019

Calling all Bakers

Go ahead. Have your cake and eat it too—without guilt. Baked goodies do have a place in a healthy diet. That's if you sneak in these tweaks for better-for-you treats. Don’t worry - you won't be sacrificing flavor. 1. Get stingy with sugar. Try reducing the amount of sugar in a recipe by one-quarter to one-third. Chances are, you won't notice the difference. 2. Make over muffins and quick breads. You can usually cut saturated fat and calories by trading applesauce for the oil in recip...

Achy legs? It could be PAD

Do your legs cramp, particularly when you walk or exercise? Does that pain go away when you rest? Unexplained leg pain like this is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease PAD . It's a circulatory problem in which arteries clogged with plaque reduce blood flow to your extremities, usually your legs. More than 8.5 million US adults 40 and older have PAD, but many don't know it. Other possible signs and symptoms of the disease include: • Slow-healing sores on your toes, feet or ...

Protect Yourself from Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the top cancer killers in the U.S., but experts agree that it is also one of the most preventable through lifestyle changes. The Watson Clinic Foundation offers the following six cancer-fighting strategies which have been recommended by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society: 1. Slim down Those extra pounds, especially around your midsection, are a major risk factor for colorectal cancer. You can lose the gut by exercising frequentl...

Caregivers: Take Time for You

Even though caregiving can be rewarding, it can also take a toll on your mental and physical health. In fact, the stress of caregiving is linked to high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, cancer and alcohol abuse. It’s important that you not ignore your own needs. Besides, when you’re good to yourself, you can perform better for the ones you love. Here are some tips you can use to maintain your own wellness while being a more effective caregiver to others: 1. Carve out some m...

Watson Clinic and the Tigers: A Winning Partnership

A Message from Watson Clinic Sports Medicine/Nonsurgical Orthopaedic Specialist Dr. Salvador Montenegro Since 1941, Watson Clinic has made it our mission to help our patients achieve and exceed their wellness goals. In the process of promoting a healthier tomorrow for our patients and their families, we’ve worked to establish a more productive and enriching community. The Tigers organization is similarly shaped by this strong commitment to community. That’s just one of the reasons wh...