Don’t Let Achilles Tendonitis Keep You Off the Trail Friday, August 12, 2022 | Paul Ryan, MD In our mountain oasis, we have access to world-class summits, rivers, and trails to enjoy. For any high-intensity activity, it’s important to ease in: increasing distance and speed incrementally as fi... READ MORE
What You Eat Matters For Preventing Memory Loss Thursday, August 4, 2022 | Becky Espinel, RD/RDN More than 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That averages about 1 in 9 people. Depending on genetics and health conditions, a... READ MORE
Electric Scooter Safety Tips Monday, July 25, 2022 | Kimberly Evans, MD Electric scooters (e-scooters) may be a cost-effective and convenient way to navigate a new or familiar city, however, every summer there is a significant increase in emergency department patients pre... READ MORE
Support is Available for Substance Use Disorder Thursday, July 21, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips 136 people die every day from an opioid overdose in the United States. Opioid use disorder—or substance use disorder—disrupts normal life, and results in devastating consequences for individuals and f... READ MORE
Protect Your Skin Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | Kathleen Holoyda, MD While out exploring Lake Tahoe this summer, don’t forget about protecting your skin from the sun’s rays! Learn to Love Sunscreen. You should wear sunscreen every day—even when it’s overcast—and ... READ MORE
Chickpea Ranch Salad Friday, July 15, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1/3 cup lite ranch dressing 2 Tbsp chopped pickled jalapeno 1 Tbsp white-wine vinegar ¼ Tsp ground pepper and salt 3 cups rinsed chickpeas ½ cup diced celery ¼ diced yellow... READ MORE
Revamp Your Warm Up for Better Golf Performance Thursday, July 14, 2022 | Kyler Crouse The goal of warming up for exercise is often misunderstood. A proper warm-up is not only designed to raise your body temperature and blood flow, it should also prepare you for the specific workout or ... READ MORE
Performance Athlete Highlight: Down the River with Jennifer Frasier Thursday, July 14, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips When Jennifer Frasier signed up for a Grand Canyon rafting trip in January 2022—she knew it would be the trip of a lifetime, but she had no idea the impact it would leave on her life. Pre-planning ens... READ MORE
Overcome Joint Pain for Improved Quality of Life Monday, July 11, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips In an active lifestyle, joint health is a top priority. Your joints—hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists—allow you to perform sports and daily activities and are needed to move and thrive. O... READ MORE
Cheers to the Mocktail! Thursday, June 30, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Mocktails are nonalcoholic drinks that can replace a cocktail in any setting. These juicy, often sparkling concoctions are much healthier, promote better sleep, are hydrating, and are friendly for all... READ MORE
Protect Your Skin Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | Kathleen Holoyda, MD While out exploring Lake Tahoe, don’t forget about protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV light from the sun or a tanning bed can permanently damage your skin, leading to ... READ MORE
A Look Under The Hood: Demystifying Men’s Health Visits Monday, June 27, 2022 | Tyler Peterson When it comes to healthy lifestyle choices, men and women are far from equal. Men tend to engage in more unhealthy habits, make riskier choices, and are prone to putting off checkups and other medical... READ MORE
Men's Health Month: Lifesaving Health Screenings Monday, June 20, 2022 | Mullen, Matt It’s Men's Health Month – a time to remind the men in your life to take care of their health by eating right, exercising, and importantly – attending their annual wellness visit and health screenings.... READ MORE
Three Bean Salad Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips Ingredients: 4 oz Romaine lettuce 2 oz garbanzo beans 2 oz canned black beans 2 oz kidney beans 6 cherry tomatoes 1 oz diced red pepper 1 oz shredded carrots 2 tsp cider vinegar 1 tsp olive oil Direct... READ MORE
Wildfire Season: Now is the Time to Prepare Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | Barton Healthy Tips With summer just around the corner, now is the time to prepare for the possibility of wildfire. Here are a few general preparedness tips to keep in mind: Prepare your home. Defensible space is the buf... READ MORE
Working Together for Community Health Improvement Friday, June 10, 2022 | Barton Health News June 5–11 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time we can honor the people working to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Improving health and wellness in our communi... READ MORE
Hiking and Ankle Health Friday, June 10, 2022 | Paul Ryan, MD Tahoe trails are calling, and though the views are stunning, danger may be underfoot. Ankle injuries are common while exploring hiking trails or the lakeshore, where ground can be uneven, slick,... READ MORE
Adventure Checklist Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | Kimberly Evans, MD Longer days and warmer weather invite adventure. But even the most experienced explorer should prepare for unknowns when hitting the trail. This checklist can help: Buddy up. Adventuring with a partne... READ MORE
Men’s Health Month: Let’s Talk About Gout Monday, June 6, 2022 | Tyler Peterson When your body builds up unhealthy levels of uric acid—a natural byproduct of your body's cells—it can lead to a type of arthritis called gout. Gout is characterized by inflamed, painful joints due to... READ MORE
The Many Advantages of Bodyweight Training Friday, June 3, 2022 | Kyler Crouse Bodyweight training goes back thousands of years as the chosen training method for the Greeks, Romans, and United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams. Outside of being used in the training of ... READ MORE