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Cognitive decline

Is Cognitive Decline Inevitable?

Cognition is the ability to learn, remember, and make judgments. It peaks at age 30, but normal cognitive aging is just a part of life.

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Stress is on the rise

Stress Is on the Rise. How Can You Manage It?

Between work, parenting, caregiving, and finances, it's no wonder it feels like your stress level is climbing.

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Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet and Cancer

Can the Mediterranean diet help prevent cancer? This “tried and true” diet option has protective health benefits for everyone.

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Cold

Six Tips for Staying Safe When the Temperature Drops

Stay safe in the cold. APD’s Operations Support Manager, Nicole Woods, MS, EM, shares six essential tips to protect yourself when temperatures drop.

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Sleep Image

5 Things You Should Know about Sleep

Dartmouth Health sleep experts share sleep health tips.

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Ethics Consult

Understanding Healthcare Ethics: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions

Navigate the complexities of healthcare ethics and make informed choices with confidence.

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Wheat berries

Cooking with Whole Grains – Discovering the “Other” Berries

Discover how whole grains can transform your meals and boost your wellness.

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Patient discharge

Before You Leave the Hospital, Ask Your Doctor These Four Questions

If you’re returning home after a hospital stay, be sure and ask about your medications.

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Power Granola

Recipe of the Month - August

Megan, RN, Occupational Health, makes this recipe regularly to help her family power through the morning. It goes great with yogurt and berries.

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Blueberry raspberry cream cheese bars

Recipe of the Month - July

Looking for a delicious recipe to make use of your fresh blueberries? Rice Haunstrup, Clinical Nurse in Occupational Health, has the perfect solution with her mouthwatering blueberry raspberry cream cheese bars!

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