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Acclaimed Hip & Knee Surgeon Dr. Jimmy Chow Raises the Bar on Patient Care with Mend | Inkwell Integrated Orthopedic Care Platform

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Acclaimed Hip & Knee Surgeon Dr. Jimmy Chow Raises the Bar on Patient Care with Mend | Inkwell Integrated Orthopedic Care Platform

Dr. Jimmy Chow is the first to implement the Mend | Inkwell platform. The integrated model combines remote monitoring, clinical nutrition, and data-driven care to optimize recovery.

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Mend Introduces NutritionForHealing.org, an Independent Educational Platform Advancing Evidence-Based Nutrition for Healing and Recovery

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Mend Introduces NutritionForHealing.org, an Independent Educational Platform Advancing Evidence-Based Nutrition for Healing and Recovery

The initiative aims to elevate nutrition from an afterthought to a cornerstone of healing through independent, science-led education.

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A colorful lettuce-free salad bowl featuring roasted vegetables, chickpeas, tofu, hummus, and radishes offers a nutritious alternative during the produce outbreak.

Who Says Salad Needs Lettuce?

Lettuce recalls happen—but your salad game doesn't have to suffer. Discover warm bowls, hearty grains, and roasted veggie combos that deliver.
An older adult uses a walker with caregiver assistance, highlighting mobility and nutritional recovery after hip fracture surgery.

Enhancing Nutritional Recovery After Hip Fracture Surgery

BCAA supplementation may improve albumin recovery after hip fracture surgery. Here’s what researchers found and why it matters.
Fresh leafy greens with the message “Enjoy Produce With Confidence,” highlighting practical food safety guidance for navigating outbreaks.

Simple Steps for Safer Eating: Cyclospora Food Safety Tips

Practical food safety tips to reduce Cyclospora risk while still enjoying fresh produce, balanced meals, and nutritious alternatives with confidence.
A man vacuums his home, helping reduce household dust that may contain airborne microplastic particles.

Microplastics and Human Health

They may be unavoidable, but small changes can help reduce exposure and support healthier habits at home and in kitchen.
Olive oil is poured over a fresh spinach salad, highlighting a simple and flavorful way to add heart-healthy fats.

This Kitchen Staple Deserves a Place on Your Plate

Olive oil offers healthy fats, antioxidants, versatile cooking uses, and flavorful ways to support balanced meals and overall wellness.
A row of assorted capsules represents the many choices consumers face when navigating the world of dietary supplements.

Hype or Help? How to Navigate Supplements

Sorting the science from the sales pitch, so every supplement in your routine has a real reason to be there.
Colleagues sharing a meal together outdoors, highlighting the connection between social health, physical wellbeing, and everyday nutrition.

The Health Benefits of Eating Together

Did you know social eating can shape how you feel? Shared meals can support nutrition goals, motivation, emotional wellbeing, and long-term wellness.
Woman sitting beside an exercise ball and eating a balanced bowl, highlighting the importance of fueling your body to support workouts and recovery.

You're Probably Not Eating Enough to Support Your Workouts

Proper fueling can support better energy, recovery, muscle, metabolism, and fewer “why am I exhausted?” moments.
Older man smiling while lifting a dumbbell, showing how strength training supports muscle health.

Muscle Is a Metabolic Organ

Muscle does more than build strength. It supports metabolism, movement, recovery, and healthy aging throughout every stage of life.
Mend Named a Key Nutrition Partner of ALLO Performance Medicine

Mend Named a Key Nutrition Partner of ALLO Performance Medicine

We're proud to announce that ALLO Performance Medicine — a precision health practice for high-performing professionals and athletes — has selected Mend as a trusted nutrition brand. A meaningful validation that precision health demands precision nutrition.
Meal prepping protein-rich foods alongside Mend Joint Replacement nutrition support, highlighting nutrition’s critical role in better surgery outcomes.

Nutrition’s Critical Role in Surgery Outcomes

Most patients prepare for orthopedic surgery with appointments and physical therapy, but nutrition may be one of the most overlooked factors in recovery.
Colorful summer BBQ spread with burgers, hot dogs, salad, fruit, grilled corn, and popsicles, reflecting how health experts balance classic cookout favorites with fresh, nourishing foods.

How Dietitians Actually Approach Summer BBQs

We asked our team how they approach summer cookouts, favorite foods included, while still feeling balanced all weekend.