Grief over the loss of a loved one doesn’t stop simply because the holidays begin. In fact, sometimes feelings of grief can be stronger during this time of year.
Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. Large meals are a tradition for many families during the holidays, but when combined with stress, it can lead to overeating and weight gain.
Believe it or not, a strong immune system can protect you from common illnesses, like colds and flu. Here are five ways to build up your antibodies and boost your natural defenses.
“Deep breaths are like little love notes to your body.” – Author Unknown
Sure, everyone occasionally suffers a poor night's sleep. But if your sleeping difficulties have become more common than not, you may have a sleep disorder.
Imagine hallways filled with students who can’t wait to get moving. That’s what it’s like for more than 300 K-2 youngsters at Lakeland Primary School in LaGrange, Indiana.
Amy Schwartz couldn’t keep her mind from going to a worst-case scenario when she learned she had breast cancer. She was age 42 – decades younger than the median age of 62 for women at diagnosis. Her cancer was triple positive. That meant it was an aggressive form of the disease. She was Stage 2B. The lump she had found in her left breast during a self-exam was large – nearly 90 millimeters.
Sharonda “Shay” Eiler has never been one to take anything in life for granted. That includes her health and the well-being of everyone in her close circle of family and friends.
You may think open heart surgery is the only solution when it comes to clogged arteries. That’s not necessarily true.
Pain in Mark Rody’s right hip was almost unbearable. The unrelenting ache had started in 2020 and eventually sidelined him from most of the activities he loved. Biking, walking – even elliptical training – were out of the question.
As we age, our joints may wear out. While we may not be eager to have a joint replacement, it may be helpful to understand how to know when it’s time to talk to an orthopedic surgeon about our options. These are some of the common questions we hear from our patients.
Constant knee pain and swelling finally forced David Bonham to say, “enough.” It was time for a specialist to take a look at his aching joint.