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Vegan Diet Associated with Reduced Medication Use in Seniors By Danielle Genenz, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT November marks the annual celebration of World Vegan Month. In 1944, an English animal rights activist named Donald Watson coined the term “vegan” from the first three and last two letters of “vegetarian.” A vegan diet is one […]
Sensory and Psychological Changes Associated with Constipation and IBS by Danielle Genenz, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT Changes in the ability to taste and smell food often occurs with advanced age or medical treatments such as chemotherapy. This can lead to compromised eating satisfaction, decreased enjoyment of life, an increased risk for malnutrition and detriments […]
Regular Exercise Lowers Anxiety by 60% by Danielle Genenz, RD GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE! Our counselor Jed wrote about the same study so clearly this is an important topic for the individuals we care for. Check out Danielle’s different take on the same subject: Anxiety levels have been on the rise especially during the […]
The Impact of Vitamin D on Health by Danielle Genenz, RD Vitamin D is unique from any other vitamins. It’s actually a steroid hormone made from cholesterol when skin is exposed to the sun, thus often called the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D dissolves in the presence of fat and can be stored in body […]
