When I was running cross country in college, a nutritionist gave a presentation on “the recovery window.” The concept was that after a run, you have a 30-minute window to optimize your...
On May 8, 2020, a little over a month into the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashley Keenan gave birth to a healthy baby boy, John. But after birth, John did not pass his newborn...
Theresa Hood, affectionately called Miss T or T by many, just celebrated her 45th anniversary working at Woman’s Hospital where she is an imaging assistant in the Breast Center. What an incredible...
High Intensity Exercise Explained
Do you love doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? Are you into CrossFit? Well, it might be one of the most popular types of workout programs around, but it’s important...
By Renee Cowan, MD, MPHGYN Oncologist, Woman’s Hospital
You’ve probably heard a lot in mainstream news and on social media about breast cancer. Chances are, you know someone who has experienced it and/or...
Principles of Recovery. I Followed Them. So Should You.
This week we’re talking about why its far more useful to focus on the principles of recovery than to try to mimic my recovery...
Key Points:
On average, most people are accurate at predicting repetitions in reserve (RIR), usually being off by ~1 repetition.
RIR accuracy is usually higher during...
ALL LEVELS / back and shoulder workout / 16 minutesEquipment: Dumbbells, resistance band & lat pull-down machineWhen looking for workouts online, it’s common to see workouts...
Ed Halphen, Woman’s VP, Human Resources
When choosing where to work, everyone has a different set of values and unique reasons for selecting a place. Several things attracted me to Woman’s Hospital –...
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
For generations, butter (like grass-fed butter) has been a key ingredient in cuisines across the globe. After all, who doesn’t like butter on and in things?...
The American Speech and Hearing Association has designated May as “Better Hearing and Speech Month,” a time to raise awareness and provide information about communication disorders and the available options for treatment...
by Christian Duque
When I stop to think about the Totally Awesome Lee Haney I think about a variety of things that make him earn that title. I want to tell you something,...
By: Lisanne Meiners McCuller, PT, DPT, Pelvic Health Specialist at Woman’s Center for Wellness
Pelvic problems such as incontinence issues and sexual functions can be life-altering for women and men. As a pelvic...
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Are you someone who likes corn? It’s one of those foods that allows you to eat it on the cob, off the cob, in dishes, and just...
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Dental Implants Turkey can change your life if you’re missing teeth—however, their price tags can often be shocking, particularly in countries like the US or UK. That is why Turkey is attracting a...
Brooke Schoonenberg, Registered Dietician Nutritionist
Good food and good company are a way of life in south Louisiana, but the right foods can also have a significant impact on how you feel. According...