Five Healthy Foods For the Nutrition “Newbie”
Whether you’re looking to improve your sleep, cut down your marathon time, or fit into your favorite pair of pants, there’s no time like the present to give healthy eating a try. With nutrition and #fitness being trendier than ever, there’s plenty of nourishing, tasty, and instagrammable healthy food in just about every store or […]
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Refresher Course
A very Happy New Year to all of our loyal Mend Well readers! We’re back on the record at the start of this shiny new decade, and like any other new year we are taking stock of the past and looking forward to new possibilities. It’s a great time to re-focus on our mission of […]
3 At-Home Exercise Tools to Kickstart Your New Year’s Resolution!
It’s that time of year again folks! At Mend Well, we’re big fans of New Year’s resolutions that start before the new years! Today, we’re bringing you three must-have fitness finds that are not only inexpensive but also convenient to purchase! You can find all of these items on Amazon.com since we know scheduling workouts […]
Recipe Remix: Healthy Holiday Treats
Is it just us or does it feel like the holiday season really ramps up about mid-September and runs steady all the way into the New Year? While we’re all about soaking up the festive fun, we know that holiday season often involves a hefty dose of sugar-laden goodies and calorie-bomb cocktails (we’re looking at […]
Surgery Prep: Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meals
Are you running through your pre-surgery checklist, trying to plan for anything and everything you might need after your procedure? With so much to think about, we thought we’d handle at least one of your to-do’s by bringing you seven healthy recipes that just happen to be freezer-friendly! That means you can whip these delicious […]
Types of Anesthesia: Understanding Going Under
Local, regional, general—oh my! If you’ve ever undergone surgery or if you have an upcoming procedure on the books, you’re probably aware there are a few different types of anesthesia. But what, exactly, is the difference between each and what are they used for? Today, we’re breaking down all you need to know about the […]
Fitness Before The Feast: 35-Minute Pre-Turkey Tone Up Workout!
The big day is here to indulge in an even bigger bird! That’s right, it’s everyone’s favorite food-centric holiday, Thanksgiving! At Mend Well, we love to promote balance, which means we are all about enjoying a tasty turkey dinner, complete with all the fixings (including a sliver or two of our favorite pies). However, we […]
Healthy Holiday Swaps for a Nutritious Festive Feast!
Ah, the holidays—that time of year when the scent of browned butter and caramelized sugar in the air threatens to undo all of the nutritious choices we’ve made for months. Whether you’re getting ready to undergo a procedure, are recovering from surgery and sticking to a nutritious diet, or simply want to stay on the […]