Wellness - Newtown Moms

Is Fiber the New Protien?

For the last few years, we’ve heard a lot about protein as the holy grail. But recently, fiber seems to have entered the chat, particularly in regard to colon cancer prevention, weight loss and more. We asked our nutrition contributor Stefani Sassos RD, Director of...

Walking Workout: 5 Reasons You Should Start Today

  Meaghan Murphy spent decades as a fitness fanatic, focusing on what she calls “hardcore sweat sessions” like SLT, Orange Theory and boxing. But the mom of three, who is also Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day and author of Your Fully Charged Life, had to pivot her...

Sober over the Holidays

Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some...

Colon Cancer 101: What Moms Should Know

Does it seem like colorectal cancer (CRC) is all over the news? There’s good reason: diagnoses in people under 50 has gone up by 50% over the last three decades, affecting too many parents in their 30s and 40s in the thick of raising kids. In thirty more years, CRC is...

Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition

This story was contributed by Laura Twist, MD of Nuvance Health.  Perimenopause, often referred to as the “menopausal transition,” marks a significant phase in a woman’s life, characterized by hormonal fluctuations and various physical and emotional changes. While...

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