Reading This Could Save Your Life: The Dangers of High Blood Pressure Wednesday, November 07, 2018 | Steven Brooks High blood pressure is very common. The Centers for Disease Control states that it affects one in three American adults and more than 50 percent of people over 55 years of age. High blood pressure is ... READ MORE
Make Your Food Go Further Tuesday, November 06, 2018 | Jennifer Trew Each year, the typical American family tosses out $2,275 worth of food and beverages. About 15 to 20 percent of the produce we buy is wasted. But as we all know, eating a diet full of fruits and veggi... READ MORE
Broccoli and Walnut Salad Thursday, October 04, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips Nuts provide a host of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol levels, reducing risk for heart disease and stroke, better weight control, and lower insulin needs for people with diabetes. This... READ MORE
Protect Yourself from Opioid Misuse Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | Matthew Wonnacott, MD Everyone seems to be talking about opioids lately. The news is alarming: more than 40 Americans die every day from overdoses involving prescription opioids. It’s an issue for people of all ages and ba... READ MORE
Living With Chronic Pain Friday, September 07, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips Almost one-fifth of Americans battle crippling, chronic pain. The United States consumes about 80% of the world's opioid supply and 99% of the hydrocodone supply. These medications are effective in th... READ MORE
The Tools You Need To Prevent Disease Friday, August 24, 2018 | Gregory Bergner, MD Health care in the U.S. historically has been focused on treating the symptoms of sickness. The scientific accomplishments in this area are truly astonishing, but despite these advances, the American ... READ MORE
Physiatry Can Get You Back On Your Feet Friday, July 27, 2018 | Gregory Burkard Jr. You may not be familiar with the practice of physiatry, but from sports injuries to stroke, a physiatrist can play an important role in patient recovery. A physiatrist is also known as a physical medi... READ MORE
Get Some Vitamin D with Your Workout Monday, July 09, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips Warm weather is beckoning you to take your workouts outside. But, keep in mind that exercising outdoors is different from breaking a sweat in the gym. Take the following precautions when moving ... READ MORE
You Only Get One Body Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips June is Men's Health Month and taking care of your body throughout your life is more than just hitting the gym. Preventative health screenings from your physician can catch abnormalities before they t... READ MORE
Asparagus Cashew Pilaf Sunday, June 03, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips A favorite recipe of the Barton Dietary Services team, this recipe incorporates spring's seasonal asparagus into an easy-pleasing pilaf and features cashews for a textural crunch! Asparagus Cashew Pil... READ MORE
Big Meadows Hike Friday, May 25, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips There are several lakes accessible from the Big Meadows Trailhead off Hwy 89 in South Lake Tahoe. Grab your hiking boots, water, some sunscreen (maybe bug spray too) + a buddy to hit the trails! 1. Bi... READ MORE
Gear Up for Summer with a Bike Fitting Friday, May 18, 2018 | Harrison Brown, PT Being ready to enjoy summer on your bike doesn’t only mean getting or being fit, it includes having your bike fit. With temperatures warming up, this is the perfect opportunity to get your bicycle rea... READ MORE
Take Care of Your Entire Health Friday, May 11, 2018 In our fast-paced world, where many people find themselves sitting in front of a screen for work or pleasure, there has been a rise in reports of feeling depressed and anxious. Taking care of you... READ MORE
Power to Your Pelvis - Taking Control of Your Pelvic Floor Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | Chris Kozlowski Video: Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series Barton Health's Chris Kozlowski, PT shares information about the anatomy of your pelvis and the bladder's relationship to the pelvic floor, in additio... READ MORE
Confused about Healthy Eating Monday, March 12, 2018 | Barton Healthy Tips With so many diets and eating plans to chose from, deciding which plan is best for you can be challenging. Follow a diet that is rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and also incorporates low-... READ MORE
Medical Care Hours During the Holiday Season Wednesday, December 20, 2017 | Barton Health News Throughout this holiday period, we're here if you or your loved ones need medical care: Barton Emergency Department 2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA - 530.541.3420 24-Hour Emergency Care Barton Ur... READ MORE
Common Urologic Conditions Tuesday, December 19, 2017 | Bradley Anderson Urology is a surgical specialty that concentrates on diseases of the urinary tract in both women and men, and on diseases of the reproductive system in men. The treatment of cancer is a ma... READ MORE
Five Tips for a Happier, Healthier Holiday Season Wednesday, December 13, 2017 | Gregory Bergner, MD The Holiday Season is an especially wonderful time of year. We look forward to holiday get togethers, to holiday meals, to good cheer and yes, treats. But we don’t look forward to holiday ... READ MORE
Winter Workout Motivation Wednesday, November 22, 2017 | Kristi Jouett Does the cold weather stop you in your tracks? Maybe not if you are a winter sports enthusiast, but what if you aren’t? Maintaining your fitness goals can be challenging when you’re shoveling snow to ... READ MORE
Be Thankful, Be Happy! Monday, November 20, 2017 Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful, but wouldn't it be amazing if we could adapt the same positive internal psychology every day? Research has proven that people who are more grateful take better ... READ MORE