Heart-Healthy Diet Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
By Kim McClintic, MS, RD, LDN, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, one in every four deaths are the result of heart disease, which translates into 610,000 people. Also called coronary artery disease, heart disease involves damage to the heart arteries due […]
Troubleshooting Migraines Part 1
By Alexander Germanis In the 19th century, when the railroads were being laid and telegraph lines were being strung, there were malcontents who sought to do damage to both. For this purpose, men were hired to guard both lines and shoot at any trouble that happened their way. The term “troubleshooting” was later adopted by […]
Get the Facts Before Treatment for Breast Cancer
By Lisa Lowry RN MSN, Breast Health Navigator at the Community Cancer Center Hearing the words, “You have breast cancer,” is an unexpected, life-altering change to anyone’s life that could leave you feeling unprepared to face your new challenge. Emotions range from shock and anger to feeling numb and being speechless. All of these emotions […]
Dr. Bashir & Decatur Psychiatry Navigating the World of ADHD
By Alexander Germanis Most people are familiar with the popular arcade game known as pinball; the clangs and dings elicited by the machine are instantly recognizable. And although there are a tremendous variety of pinball games, the mechanics of them are usually the same: a steel ball is propelled into a glass-encased world and is […]
Tips to Help You Practice Mindful Eating Part 3 of 3
By Melinda Smith, MA, Jeanne Segal PhD., and Robert Segal, MA Editor’s Note: This month concludes the article from HelpGuide.org on emotional eating versus mindful eating. Previous articles discussed the difference between emotional and mindful eating, understanding emotional eating, and tips to help control emotional eating. Following are some tips to practice mindful eating. Emotional […]
Healthy Habits During Pregnancy
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby. Whether this is your first baby or fifth, it is critical that you take care of yourself and your growing baby by continuing to follow healthy habits, or by establishing new ones. It’s all too easy to let things slide with […]
Drug-Free Alternative for Treating Pain
Submitted by Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Sales of prescription opioids have nearly quadrupled since 1999. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012 alone enough opioid prescriptions were written for “every American adult to have their own bottle of pills.” Prescription opioids, […]
Nine Bone-Chilling Facts About Osteoporosis
Submitted by Shannon Laesch, APN, and Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No bones about it, osteoporosis — bone loss — is a serious disease, though, fortunately, testing and treatments are available, so you can protect yourself and those you care about. The facts and stats To help you handle […]
Looking at Senior Living Communities
By Steven A. Buttice What is home? This writer believes home is a major part of our identity. Chances are, a married couple bought the home at a very exciting time of life. Families were raised in the home. Memories surround each room and piece of furniture. Vibrant bedroom colors may have been chosen by […]
Am I Worrying Too Much?
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD Postdoctoral Resident, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates A lot of people find themselves worrying about their children, their families, their bills, and other things on a regular basis. The amount of worrying and what you worry about can greatly vary from person to person. Time spent worrying can […]