November 18, 2019 (St. Helena, Calif.)—Adventist Health St. Helena is hosting St Helena’s newest family-friendly Thanksgiving Day tradition for the ...
One in 5 children in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like ...
Finding time for fitness is one of the healthiest moves you can make. It helps you look and feel your best. It reduces your risk for certain chronic ...
After running it is important to perform static stretching of key lower extremity and hip muscles. This will help prevent running injuries, reduce ...
Every year, one of the most popular goals is to embrace a healthier lifestyle by eating well. However, as winter rolls to spring, and spring rolls ...
Longer days and warmer weather means it’s time to welcome back the return of picnic season. But while picnicking at your favorite park or beach can be ...
Let’s face it, eating healthy at the baseball stadium isn’t easy. Most of the time you’re stuck with options that we’d consider to be pretty ...
Between the NCAA college basketball tournament, increasing sunlight and warming weather, March creates a certain madness in all of us. We jump from ...
The giant tree has arrived in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Hundreds of turkeys are filling the freezers at grocery stores all over the Portland metro ...
Forks dropped in shock this week when the World Health Organization (WHO), through its International Agency on Research of Cancer (IARC), put ...
Who couldn't use a little more energy each day? Whether you're tackling a work project or your own to-do list, keeping your energy up helps you ...
Download a PDF of the infographic. Doing anything for too long in the workplace can have negative health effects, whether it's sitting at your desk, ...
Cancer is the leading cause, after heart disease, of death in the United States. We all know someone who has cancer. Subscribe on iTunes In this ...
Making changes to your diet is a very personal experience. But that doesn't mean you're all alone in the process. In this episode an Adventist Health ...
Our tips can help keep you safe and healthy as the weather heats up. With sun comes heat, and Portlanders need to know about the dangers of ...
Taking a trip can be a lot of fun, but it also can present more than a few challenges. One of the biggest? How to eat healthy on a road trip. Between ...
Every year around June 21 (depending on the year and local time zones) we have the longest day of the year-when the sun finds itself directly above ...
One of the things that makes Portland special is its location. With easy access to the coast, the high desert and the rugged Cascade Mountains, ...
It’s not always easy to hit the gym when you’ve got a full family schedule, but you can still find ways to stay active and fit together. In addition ...
Have you caught yourself shifting around the clothes in your closet lately? Are those sweaters and long-sleeve button-downs slowly moving from the ...
Though we’re well into the growing season in the Pacific Northwest, it's not too late to plant vegetables you can harvest all summer. For the ...
One out of three Americans has pre-diabetes. Learn some tips on how you might prevent or minimize the effects of this nationwide epidemic.
More than half the population in the United States has some degree of fatty liver disease, but most don't know it. While it's normal to have some fat ...
Christmas is nearly here! Earlier we shared some healthy tips on keeping weight down over the holidays . Here are a few more ideas to consider as the ...
In this episode physician and research specialist Dr. David DeRose joins us for a conversation about blood pressure. Co-author of the book, "30 Days ...
Christmas season is upon us! Thanksgiving has come and gone and the challenge now begins - how do I maintain my weight during this holiday season? ...
Probiotics. It's a word that gets thrown around a lot-and you may know a little (or a lot) about this mysterious bacteria. While the benefits of ...
Probiotics. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot—and you may know a little (or a lot) about this mysterious bacteria. While the benefits of ...
Vicki Classen, telephone operator at Adventist Health Portland, is closing in on her 100 th marathon. She began this quest with her husband 30 years ...
On your mark, get set, pedal! May is National Bike Month, and whether you're on the streets of Portland or enjoying off-road trails up on Mt. Hood, ...
Despite record-breaking rain in Portland so far this year, spring has technically sprung. With the change in season comes that family-favorite date ...
How many times have you gone to a restaurant, glanced at the menu full of creamy pastas, potatoes and pizzas before boldly stating to the waiter, ...
Of all the major health concerns that we face these days, one of the most common types that we may overlook is a disorder that affects over 30 million ...
Hosting a game-day get-together? Since February is American Heart Month, why not put a heart-friendly spin on your spread? No matter how the game ...
So you've eaten your weight in Christmas pies, New Year's Eve cornbread (and maybe some of Aunt Joan's leftover chicken casserole), and maybe you're ...
‘Tis the season for a flurry of holiday parties, where it’s all too easy to have second and third helpings of calorie-packed sugary or fatty ...
'Tis the season for a flurry of holiday work parties, where it's all too easy to have second and third helpings of calorie-packed sugary or fatty ...
We usually associate the farmers market with summertime, but did you know some of Portland's markets are open in the winter? In this episode we'll ...
Eating foods high in dietary fiber is important for digestive health. Simply put, eating fiber promotes positive health. But regular fiber consumption ...
Food you love shared with people you love-that’s the recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving feast. But if this is your first Thanksgiving with diabetes, ...
A bunch of fresh bananas is a staple in almost every kitchen. A banana deserves the title of America's favorite fruit for its cheery yellow color, ...
Your smartphone is more than a communication gadget, a way to stay up to date on social media or a source of addicting games. If you use the right ...
With waves of extremely hot weather hitting Portland and even setting new temperature records this summer, you're probably looking for refreshing ...
Few things are worth the wait as much as tomatoes in season. Who can resist their juicy, sweet taste, especially after eating often tasteless ones the ...
Looking for ways to add more fun to your fitness routine? Turn your eyes to Rio de Janeiro! That’s the site of the Summer Olympics-and a source of ...
Ah, summer! It’s time to kick back and get together during Portland's beautiful, hot summer, whether that's at backyard bashes, picnics in the park or ...
While perusing the stands at your farmers market this spring and summer, you'll find yourself surrounded by a colorful rainbow of fruits, vegetables ...
We all love a loaf of French bread with dinner or a bag of licorice for dessert. But sugars from these foods are "not so sweet" enemies that damage ...
An estimated 1.8 million adult Oregonians are obese or overweight, putting them at high risk for developing diabetes and heart disease. But by making ...
With the big game just a few days away it’s easy to make food choices that aren’t great for our heart or our waist. But don’t worry, with a few tweaks ...
You can treat or prevent disease through dietary changes this holiday season. Chocolate, fudge and other colorful and delectable sweets dominate our ...
The holidays are stressful. Stringing together multiple, jam-packed, joyful days in a couple months tests your mental and emotional strength, ...
We're sitting down with a registered dietitian and a local OB/GYN to talk about how to eat your way to a healthy pregnancy. Subscribe on iTunes Hosts ...
We live in a busy world, full of stresses and demands. Sometimes it can feel impossible to keep up with it all. The good news is you're not alone. Dr. ...
Have you heard of the 7-minute workout? In an age of smartphones and increased activity it's being touted as the new way to stay in shape, anytime, ...