Nutrition
Whole Grains May Help to Reduce Blood Pressure
A diet rich in whole grains may help to reduce your risk for high blood pressure by as much as 20 percent. Bounce Back to Fitness
If you haven’t exercised in a while, it’s important to pace yourself, especially if you have heart disease. Lifestyle Class for People with Prediabetes
Prediabetes is an opportunity to make important lifestyle changes. This 90-minute class covers meal planning, nutrition and exercise. Eat these foods to lower LDL cholesterol
Learn what foods you should be eating to lower your LDL cholesterol Families that Eat Together, Stay Healthy Together
Research shows that eating family meals together helps kids to develop a lifetime of good eating habits. Farmers Markets Promote Health and Community
Learn how to take part in the growing eco-friendly trend to go local – and stay healthy Get Fit While You Garden
Digging, weeding and other gardening activities use all the major muscle groups and burn plenty of calories too. Find out how gardening can help you lose weight and build muscle. Take the Meat Out of Your Meal
By going meatless for several meals a week, you can significantly reduce your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. Are Nuts Good For Your Health?
Love nuts, but don’t love the calories? Here’s some good heart-healthy advice Fatty Foods May Worsen Sleep Apnea
A high-fat,
high-protein diet may worsen sleep
apnea, which has been linked to an
increased risk of heart disease Is Getting More Exercise Your New Year’s Resolution?
Don’t let a weak economy get in the way of your fitness goals. Let us show you ways to fit fitness into your budget. Take Comfort in Healthy Comfort Foods
By using these heart healthy alternatives you can find comfort in your favorite foods without hurting your health. Fruits & Veggies: Five for Sure, Strive for More
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables
is vital during cancer treatment
and also helps to reduce cancer risk. Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving
Our guide to Thanksgiving dinner includes both heart healthy and diabetes friendly versions of your favorite dishes. Raising Heart Healthy Children
Pediatrician Karen David, MD, and Nutrition Therapist Kristin Morrow, RD, LDN, CDE, share ideas on how to help kids make healthy food choices and exercise every day. Twenty Percent of Today’s Teens are Overweight
Doylestown Cardiologist David L. Smith is on a mission to change negative eating, exercise and general health habits in young people. Defy Gravity with Water Exercise
Water offers a kinder, gentler resistance during exercise Summer Fruit Packs a Punch
Just one serving a day of fruits provide the antioxidants we need to help prevent premature aging as well as conditions such as heart disease, stroke and possibly some cancers. Is Vitamin Water Good for You?
Fancy, fortified, fizzy or fruity, bottled water is everywhere. When you get thirsty, you can turn on the tap or tap into your wallet. The Joy of Health eCooking
In just a few quick clicks, you’ll find dozens of delicious, easy-to-follow recipes as well as short, fun-to-watch cooking videos Breakfast: Free Fuel for your body
Find out why breakfast is the most important meal of day. Getting Your Fitness Goals Back on Track
Here are some tips that will have you fit fitness into your life Do You Know the Warning Signs of Diabetes?
According to the National Institutes of Health, about one-third
of Americans with diabetes don’t know they have it. It’s Important to Know Your Cholesterol Ratio
Many doctors consider the “cholesterol ratio” a useful
measure of your risk for developing cardiovascular disease. But what is it and how is it calculated? A Healthy Backyard BBQ? It’s True!
A healthy barbecue may sound like an oxymoron, but it can be done. Here’s how you can be a healthy guest – and an even healthier host. Shedding Light on Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
Our skin produces vitamin D, but is yours producing enough? Making sure you get enough vitamin D can help you absorb
calcium and keep you bones strong. Summer Tips for Dining Out
You can dine out and still limit calories. Here are some tips for eating out healthy. Try our Healthy BBQ and Save 1,400 Calories and 116 Grams of Fat!
Barbecues are great, but the calories can really add up. If you substitute these low calorie recipes for your high fat favorites, you can save more than 1,000 calories and 100 grams of fat. The Lab’s Experiment 46 Turns Fitness Flunkies into Exercise Einsteins
The Lab in the Health and Wellness
Center by Doylestown Hospital has devised a three-month virtual training program called Experiment 46. Sprains & Strains: When Should You Head to the ED?
Sometimes sprains and strains need prompt evaluation and treatment by a medical professional. Learn when is it OK to stay home, and when should you see a doctor What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Mango and Brie Quesadillas with Raspberry Dipping Sauce
These delicious, low calorie quesadillas combine brie cheese, ripe mangoes and sweet raspberry dipping sauce to create a savory appetizer perfect for any cocktail party or get-together. Beat the Bulge - How to Stop Weight Gain After Menopause
Cutting calories, strength training and managing stress can help you maintain a healthy weight as you age. Gaining weight after menopause doesn’t have to be inevitable.
Bump Up the Fiber for Better Health
Increasing your daily fiber intake can be simple. Add a few more fruits and vegetables to your diet and meet your doctor's recommendation of 25 daily grams.
Fit Fitness Into Your Life
Make Fitness a Priority and Watch the Pounds Melt Away.
Join Doylestown Hospital's Health and Wellness Center and lose the weight today.
Love Your iPod?
Tune In to Good Health
IPods are popular fitness tools and can motivate any workout but listening to them for extended periods of time can, eventually, affect your health.
C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Program Helps Overweight Children Get Fit, And Stay Fit
This six-week program teaches overweight kids and their families how to eat healthy and stay fit Give Kids a Great Start to a Healthy Heart
Here are tips to help your children stay active and healthy. It's never to early too start good exercise habits. Healthy Cooking Starts with Smart Shopping
Heart-Healthy Substitutions For High Fat Foods
Looking for a substitute for heavy cream? Here are substitutes and alternatives for fatty foods 6 Tips for Summer Food Safety
Grilled Summer Squash
A healthy, low fat and low calorie side dish that's great for summer time grilling! Target Heart Rate Ensures Effective Cardio Workout
Find out how to calculate your target heart rate and why knowing your numbers can increase your workout results Pasta Cannellini
This cholesterol free dish works well with fresh steamed vegetables or a tossed salad. It’s a Physical Fact! Exercise is Essential for Weight Control
Here are some interesting facts about exercise and weight control. Keeping the Weight Off After You've Lost It
Professional support and accurate information are just some of the things that you can receive from the Weight by Design and Healthy Path programs Professional Help and Support... Every Step of the Way
Our Fitness Center staff helps meet your individual fitness needs The Liver: Ringmaster of Body Chemistry
The liver is your body’s internal filtration plant, performing hundreds of vital functions that help to keep you healthy and energized. Eat Super Foods to Prevent Heart Disease
Discover super foods and how they can make you healthier Berries Top the List of Super Foods
These foods are among the highest in antioxidants, fiber and omega-3’s. Sodium-reducing tips
Keep table salt off the table Keep Your Cool When You Exercise in the Heat
Don’t let the heat hinder your exercise routine A Closer Look at Food Labels and Trans Fats
3 moves to lower your blood pressure
Achy Legs
Cardiac Rehabilitation:
A Prescription for Life
Go Ahead, Indulge in Chocolate
Chocolate may have health benefits GRAPEFRUIT: Food for Thought
While it is nutritional, there are facts you should know before enjoying a grapefruit No Reason to Season With Salt
Water, Water – Good for the Heart
DASH Diet Helps Control Blood Pressure
A Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension | 
