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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 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.
A female grabbing a festive and healthy pumpkin soup filled with fiber.

Feel-Good Fiber for the Fall

Discover how foods like pumpkin support digestion, energy, mood, and immunity while bringing cozy comfort to autumn meals.
A smiling mother and father help their two young children get ready for school beside a parked car.

Beat the Back-to-School Sugar Slump

Feeling foggy? Learn how hidden sugar habits fuel energy crashes and simple nutrition swaps that keep you focused, energized, and balanced.