Coping with Loss Friday, February 14, 2020 | Barton Health News When you have lost someone you love, the grief can seem unbearable. Learning new ways to cope can feel too difficult, finding the time and energy for self-care too impossible and reaching out too pain... READ MORE
Barton Performance: Restore Well Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Welcome to heart health month! A huge piece of having a healthy heart is managing stress. Take a minute to notice how your stress levels are. Begin With Self Awareness Why is this important? “I teach ... READ MORE
Indian Cauliflower and Potato Curry Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | Barton Health News Warm up with this fragrant and hearty recipe, packed with immunity-boosting ingredients. Ingredients Avocado oil spray 1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 cup diced yellow onion ... READ MORE
Eating for Heart Health Friday, February 7, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology emphasize a healthy, nutritious diet to play a tremendous role in lowering risk for heart attack and stroke. Plant-based and Mediterra... READ MORE
It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Barton Health News Flu season arrived early this year, and has been widespread throughout California and Nevada. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that so far this season there have been at least 6... READ MORE
Put Radon on Your Radar Saturday, January 25, 2020 | Barton Health News Just because you can’t see or smell radon doesn’t mean it can’t hurt you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this colorless, odorless gas is the second leading cause of lung ... READ MORE
Easy Burrito Bowl Saturday, January 25, 2020 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 cup salsa 3 cups lettuce, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 avocad... READ MORE
A Heart Filled With Purpose Friday, January 24, 2020 | Nancy Laurenson February is National Heart Health Month, and what better way to start the year than to align your life with a strong sense of purpose: by living with a heart that is full, open to all that life offers... READ MORE
Keep Kids Safe in Winter Conditions Friday, January 17, 2020 | Michael Doyle, MD Winter fun can bring safety concerns. Here’s how to keep your kids healthy during the colder months. Bundle them up to stay warm and dry. Think several thin layers. Start with a base layer that holds ... READ MORE
Improving the Lives of People with Cancer Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | Janet Goodall Cancer Support Services through Barton Health provide care, education, and support A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming to patients and their families. While cancer is a life-changing diagnosis, wel... READ MORE
What's Ailing You? Friday, January 10, 2020 | Michelle Feeney It’s sniffles season again. But how can you tell whether you have a cold, the flu, or another infection? This guide can help point you in the right direction. Cold Flu Strep Throat Bronchitis W... READ MORE
Hernias: Battling the Bulge Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | Kimberly Evans, MD Hernias occur when the stomach, intestines, or other organs in your abdomen poke through a tear or weak spot in the fascia, the body's strength layer. A hernia might feel like a lump in your groin or ... READ MORE
Recover Like a Champion After Winter Activities Friday, January 3, 2020 | Alan Barichievich, MSPT Try these stretches to help fatigued muscles recover from winter activities, be it a powder day on the slopes or shoveling snow off the deck. Seated Spinal Twist Sit up with a straight spine on a comf... READ MORE
Successful Goals Rely on Mental Performance Friday, January 3, 2020 | Ryan Carr Setting your goals is crucial to creating the life you love, having a sense of fulfillment, and being happy. With a new year and new decade upon us, now is a great time to chart a course to accomplish... READ MORE
Goal Setting & Overcoming Obstacles Tuesday, December 31, 2019 | Barton Health News Identify something that you want to accomplish and believe in your ability to attain it. Setting goals creates a clear life direction to get closer to what you want. Our mindset determines the energy ... READ MORE
Recognize Signs of Fatigue to Avoid an Injury Friday, December 27, 2019 | Jeffrey A. Orr, MD Injuries from fatigue and overexertion can stop winter fun in its tracks. How many times has an injury story started off with, “It was the last run of the day” on the slopes, or “I was going for one m... READ MORE
Meet the experts on your care team Friday, December 20, 2019 | Matthew Wonnacott, MD According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there is currently a shortage of physicians in the United States – a shortfall that can be as high as 104,000 doctors by 2030. This issue, as... READ MORE
Be You, Only Better Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips It's important to take care of body, mind and spirit to get the most out of the Tahoe lifestyle. Injuries can derail plans to enjoy the great outdoors or our favorite indoor activities. But, an injury... READ MORE
Ready To ski? Protect Your Knees Friday, December 13, 2019 | Alison Ganong, MD Every year, 17,500 skiers experience an MCL or ACL injury, cutting their season short. Before the Season Get your legs in ski shape. Our desk-job lifestyles leave our lower bodies a little missh... READ MORE
Baked Buttercup Squash Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | Barton Healthy Tips Similar to acorn squash, buttercup squash is a winter squash that can be roasted, baked, or mashed. Try this simple recipe for a tasty, fiber-filled treat! Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 50 minutes... READ MORE