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Mend + Jiffy Knee: A Breakthrough Alliance in Surgical Innovation and Patient Recovery

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Mend + Jiffy Knee: A Breakthrough Alliance in Surgical Innovation and Patient Recovery

Mend has partnered with Jiffy Knee to combine cutting-edge surgical innovation with clinically validated nutrition and digital care, delivering faster, safer, and more complete recovery for knee replacement patients.

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Mend Expands Upgraid™ to Address Obesity-Related Surgical Barriers and Drive Long-Term Wellness

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Mend Expands Upgraid™ to Address Obesity-Related Surgical Barriers and Drive Long-Term Wellness

Mend announces the expansion of Upgraid™, introducing new care pathways to address weight-related surgical barriers and support long-term patient health beyond the operating room.

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Home for the Holiday Cookies

Home for the Holiday Cookies

They’re just as delicious as regular holiday cookies, but packed with all the nutrients to fuel your body during this season!
Optimize Surgical Outcomes with EAA Supplementation

Optimize Surgical Outcomes with EAA Supplementation

Essential amino acid supplementation may help prevent muscle loss, improve recovery, and enhance strength and mobility after orthopedic surgery.
A man sitting in bed eating a bowl of potato chips, representing poor nutrition habits contributing to America’s growing health crisis.

Is Junk Food Becoming a National Threat?

Improving nutrition strengthens America’s future can enhance military readiness, workforce performance, and overall health to build a more resilient, productive, and competitive nation.
Keep Your Gut Absorbing the Good Stuff

Keep Your Gut Absorbing the Good Stuff

Aging affects how your body absorbs nutrients. Discover how to keep your gut healthy, support digestion, and maintain strength and vitality through balanced eating, microbiome care, and daily habits.
A woman relaxes while savoring a bar of chocolate, highlighting the irresistible pull of sugar and its impact on cravings.

The Act of Balancing Blood Sugar Naturally

Chromium and Salacia are key for balanced blood sugar, fewer cravings, and improved insulin response to naturally support lasting metabolic health.
A balanced meal of lean protein and produce sits beside a GLP-1 injector, highlighting the importance of nutrition alongside medication in obesity care.

GLP-1 Obesity Treatment Requires More Than Medication

GLP-1 use is transforming obesity treatment, but is that enough? Nutrition and lifestyle strategies remain essential for sustainable, patient-centered weight management.
A clinician measures a patient’s waist circumference, emphasizing the importance of monitoring body composition in obesity care and treatment planning.

The Link Between Obesity, Surgery, and Lasting Health

Learn how weight loss improves recovery and how Upgraid™ by Mend supports lasting, compassionate health change.
An older woman and man stand outdoors with their eyes closed, hands over their chests, appearing calm and focused while practicing mindfulness or meditation. They are surrounded by greenery and flowers in a peaceful park setting.

How Inflammation Fuels Heart Disease

Short-term inflammation aids healing. Long-term inflammation can be a silent slow burn leading to heart disease. Here’s what to know and how food helps fight it.
Mend + Jiffy Knee: A Breakthrough Alliance in Surgical Innovation and Patient Recovery

Mend + Jiffy Knee: A Breakthrough Alliance in Surgical Innovation and Patient Recovery

Mend has partnered with Jiffy Knee to combine cutting-edge surgical innovation with clinically validated nutrition and digital care, delivering faster, safer, and more complete recovery for knee replacement patients.
A man in a grocery store examines a product label closely, using his phone to check nutrition details before adding it to his cart.

Decoding Grocery Labels Like a Pro

Learn how to read food labels with confidence! Spot added sugars, fats, and nutrients to make smarter grocery shopping choices.
A man wrapped in a blue blanket is sitting indoors, holding a tissue to his nose while sneezing or blowing, appearing sick or congested.

The Unsung Heroes of Your Immune System

Learn how your body’s tiny immune messengers, interleukins, shape immunity, inflammation, and healing. 
A person scooping protein powder into a shaker bottle, representing HMB supplementation for muscle recovery, strength, and performance support.

HMB’s Role in Age-Related Muscle Loss and Atrophy: ISSN Position Stand

HMB supplementation supports muscle recovery, strength, and performance while reducing age-related loss and atrophy, with proven safety and benefits.