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Celebrate National Nutrition Month to Eat Well, Live Well!

Dr. Basher talks about unique difference in heart disease in women as compared to men.

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The many Health and Wellness resources available to faculty and staff working at One Hundred Oaks.


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Calories provide our bodies with the energy we need to survive. The number of calories in a specific food or drink depends on the amount of carbohydrates, fats, and/or proteins it contains.


 Boost Your Mental Health and Well-being Chad Buck, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, at Work/Life Connections-EAP, shares six strategies to boost mood, build resilience, and increase happiness: 1.) Make face-to-face social connections a priority, 2.) Stay active, 3.) Learn to manage stress, 4.) Eat a brain-healthy diet, 5.) Get enough sleep, 6.) Invest in activities that give your life meaning.

Put Your Best Fork Forward: Food Choices for a Healthier Lifestyle National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and this year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Melinda Mahoney, Registered Dietitian, shares examples of small changes we can make in our eating habits – one forkful at a time! Begin Transcript Marissa Wertheimer: Welcome to this edition of the Vanderbilt University Health and Wellness Wellcast.

The gluten-free craze has swept the nation due to enticing health claims.   Many of these claims, however, are not evidence-based.  While gluten-free foods are crucial for some individuals, the general population can safely consume products with gluten.

Use these tips when ordering or otherwise providing food for your department meetings or celebrations.