Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing at night or in the early morning. Winter is not a friend to those who suffer from asthma. The dry, cold weather and increase…
We all enjoy a good meal, but if you suffer from chronic pancreatitis, that simple pleasure can become a source of agony. Most people don’t think about the pancreas, but it’s there nestled partially behind the stomach, quietly doing its…
September is National Food Safety Education Month. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the United States each year. At Memorial Health, our five hospitals follow the FDA Food…
Does Grandma know best? Usually! But when it comes to recommended best practices for infant safety, a lot has changed over the past 100 years. September is Baby Safety Month—an opportunity to see how far we have come in protecting…
Back-to-school transitions can cause stress for your kids as they anticipate big changes from the summer schedule to a school routine. For most students of all ages, there can be a mix of excitement and anxiety about reuniting with friends…
Fresh air is always the answer, but once we head outside to enjoy the summer weather, we face intense sunlight and/or temperatures, annoying bugs and energized kids who have a tendency to substitute fun for safety. The good news: taking…
“Going numb” is one way people adapt to a prolonged time of heightened emotional response. According to Tisha Bayless, LCPC, and a manager with Memorial Behavioral Health, feeling numb doesn’t mean you don’t care, and it doesn’t mean you don’t recognize the…
Ever wondered about those cholesterol numbers your doctor shares with you after routine blood tests? Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance your liver makes and is essential to your health—it helps keep your body running. But more than 90 million…
The Black Friday craze may look different this year, but you can always prepare now for standing in line in frigid temps, avoiding the crush of shoppers sprinting for hot sales or even thumb fatigue – yes thumb fatigue –…
The excitement for Halloween starts building early for most kids – costumes, candy and goosebumps. But for children with anxiety or sensory processing issues, Halloween presents a unique challenge for parents. Leaha Jones with Memorial Behavioral Health offers these…