January 24, 2020 anxiety | mental health | recovery | stress | surgery Gillian Griffith

Depression After Surgery: What to Know & How to Address It

Getting through surgery is a huge deal—and, when it’s over, you expect to breathe a sigh of relief. But having the big day behind you doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll feel happier when all is said and done. From the woes of physical pain to the stress surgery can put on you and those around you, […]

January 16, 2020 ERAS | health | Smoking Jamie Fletcher

How Much Do You Know About Smoking & Your Health?

January 10, 2020 health | nutrition Katie Fletcher

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 […]

January 2, 2020 enhanced recovery | ERAS Marissa Adams

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 […]

December 27, 2019 enhanced recovery | exercise | health | workout Jamie Fletcher

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 […]

December 11, 2019 anesthesia | ERAS | surgery Gillian Griffith

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 […]

December 6, 2019 alcohol | health | quitting alcohol Jamie Fletcher

How Much Do You Know About Alcohol?

November 27, 2019 exercise | fitness | health | holidays | workout Jamie Fletcher

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 […]

November 22, 2019 health | holidays | hunger | hunger nutrition | nutrition Gillian Griffith

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 […]

November 7, 2019 health | nutrition Jamie Fletcher

QUIZ: How Healthy Is Your Diet?