Hereditary Breast Cancer – Am I At Risk?
On average, a woman has a 1 in 8 chance to develop breast cancer in her lifetime and…
Positive Phase 3 Study of Innovative Therapy, Offering New Hope for Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
In a remarkable stride against advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the successful completion of the pivotal Phase 3…
Eat Well, Live Well Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt and Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients 3 ripe peaches, halved with pits removed 1 cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup balsamic vinegar glaze Instructions…
Eat Well, Live Well Grilled Portabella Pizza
Yields: 1 serving Ingredients 1 portabella mushroom, grilled 2 tbsp. marinara sauce 4 slices of pepperoni 1 tbsp….
It’s Grilling Season! What You Need to Know About Grilling and Cancer Risk
Fall is upon us: the weather is beginning to cool down, football season has returned (tailgating!), and families…
Eat Well, Live Well Pumpkin Scones
Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda…
Eat Well, Live Well Miso Polenta
Ingredients: 4¼ cups water 1 cup polenta 1 tablespoon miso paste, plus 2 teaspoons miso paste 1/8 teaspoon garlic…
Easy Vegan Omelet
Ingredients: – 1/4 cup silken tofu – 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided – 1 cup water,…
Turkish Style Bean Salad
Ingredients – 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed – 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced in half moons…
Cancer is Expensive
Cancer is a very expensive illness. Even if you have health care insurance, this does not mean you will…
What Does it Mean to Have a “Low Penetrance” Finding on Genetic Testing?
Have you ever received a positive genetic test result and thought it was going to be straightforward until…
Boost Your Platelets With Nutrition
What are Platelets? Platelets are an integral part of the human body. They are the ones responsible for…
Compassion Through Kindness with Kathy Shine, B.S.N., RN
At Ironwood, our guiding principle is encapsulated in our mission statement: “Compassion Through Kindness.” Kathy Shine, B.S.N., RN,…
Eat Well, Live Well – Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Cakes
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour ½ cup Dutch processed unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons baking powder ½…
Eat Well, Live Well – Tangy Sweet Potato and Cannellini Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium sweet potato, diced small 2 cups 1 large onion, diced 4…
Eat Well, Live Well – Cauliflower Rice Paella with Shrimp
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 cup chopped…
Eat Well, Live Well – Millet with Mushrooms and Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients: 1 cup millet 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced ½ cup onion,…
August – National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness month, and this is an opportunity for all of us to focus on ourselves,…
Food Rainbow
Phytonutrients are compounds produced by plants to help protect them from environmental damage or predators. Some phytonutrients have…
Veteran Benefits
The United States Department of Veterans affairs (VA) is charged with providing lifelong health care services to eligible…
Oral Nutrition Supplements – The Unsung Heroes
Those with cancer can begin to lose weight before treatment due to the effect cancer has on the…
What is a Genetic Counselor?
I get this question a lot when I tell someone what I do for a living. Some people’s…
New Recommendation Calls for Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Age 40
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) has recently made important updates to breast cancer screening recommendations,…
Eat Well, Live Well – Dairy-Free Quinoa Pudding
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 cup water 3 cups unsweetened almond milk, plus more 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks…
Eat Well, Live Well – Broccoli Salad with Cream Kale Pesto
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt ½…
Eat Well, Live Well – Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients: 1 cup butternut squash puree ¼ cup hot pepper sauce ¼ cup crumbled bleu cheese 1 cup…
Eat Well, Live Well – Quinoa Risotto Primavera
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stems well-trimmed 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive…
The Sunshine Vitamin
Summer is here so lets talk about Vitamin D! It is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because your…