Blog
July 27, 2015
July 23, 2015
Health benefits of chocolate - six questions with Teresa Anderson, CDE, our resident dietician
Chocolate. Who doesn’t love chocolate? We want it in our breakfast, our lunch, our snacks, our vending machines and after dinner. It’s a staple of almost any holiday, birthday celebration, or just because you wanted chocolate. We are taught from an early age that chocolate isn’t... Read More
July 16, 2015
Sunblock: Why We Need it and What to Look For.
Going to the pool or doing yard work this summer? Maybe you’re just planning on a road trip with the top down, or you’re taking your dog for an afternoon stroll. Whatever it is you’re doing, don’t start without your sunscreen. Nobody likes a nasty sunburn, but there are more... Read More
July 14, 2015
Four Heart-Healthy Reasons for Having a Dog.
Dog owners all know why we love dogs. We love when they wag their tails when we come home, or when they roll on their back and politely wait for their belly to be rubbed. Dogs can really make a house a home. But what we might not know is that dogs can also be good for our well-being, especially our... Read More
July 9, 2015
30 Minutes of Daily Walking Can Change Your Life!
We all know that we should be exercising more, but do we know why and how to get motivated? A good place to start is by realizing that effective exercise does not have to be an intense regimen like Rocky Balboa training to fight Apollo Creed! Exercise can be very effective even if it’s just... Read More
June 18, 2015
Want To Feel Healthier? Drink More Water & Less Soda
Sugary drinks like soda, sports drinks and energy drinks may be keeping us from drinking enough water.Sugary drinks are the fourth highest source of caloric intake in adults in the US, according to Teresa Anderson, a registered dietician & nutritionist, and certified... Read More
May 20, 2015
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital Partners with Ability Connection New Mexico
Last Saturday, Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital joined 100 walkers at El Oso Grande Park at Ability Connection New Mexico’s (ACNM) fourth annual Ability Walk. The Ability Walk is an hour long walk that celebrates the achievements of children and adults with disabilities. A supporter of ACNM... Read More
March 27, 2015
Diabetes and nutrition - not a one-size-fits-all approach
March is National Nutrition Month and Lovelace Medical Group dietitian Teresa Anderson, RDN, LDN, CDE explains why this is an important time to take stock of your dietary needs, especially when living with diabetes. “Nutrition plays a vital role in helping or hurting your diabetes management... Read More
March 26, 2015
Lovelace Westside Hospital Listed on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Lovelace Westside Hospital is honored to receive recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of their 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare for 2015. The list, which was published March 16, 2015, recognizes healthcare providers and other healthcare-specific organizations selected based... Read More
March 26, 2015