It’s a familiar refrain when flu season rolls around: cover your cough; wash your hands and stay home if you feel sick. This year, thanks to COVID-19, every American is already familiar with those infection prevention strategies and more—like wearing…
No need to wait until New Year’s Eve! National Self-Improvement Month is upon us, and there’s no better time to refocus your efforts to make positive life changes for a healthier you. “Self-improvement is a journey, and although others may…
Lucky McMahon is a very determined 5-year-old. To see evidence of that determination, you don’t have to look much further than the child-sized climbing wall at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Sports Enhancement Center. The wooden wall, which can be adjusted…
Las disparidades de salud, incluyendo uncess para el cuidado y las barreras del idioma, siguen afectando a las comunidades hispanas y latinas en los Estados Unidos. La atención preventiva es vital para estos grupos en riesgo de asma, enfermedad pulmonar…
A bad mood can sweep in like a winter storm cloud – often expected but sometimes a surprise. Sondra Wise, a licensed clinical social worker for Memorial Behavioral Health, shares three common triggers that can turn a good day into…
Focusing on your health is important at any age, but even more so after age 50. As you age, hormonal, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal changes occur that can affect your overall health and wellness. Maintaining a healthy weight with a nutritious,…
Frequent handwashing and wearing face masks are important ways we can control and prevent the spread of disease. But these preventive measures can cause the skin on our hands and face to become very dry or even develop cracks or…
Everyone experiences times in which they lack confidence and don’t feel good about themselves, but when these feelings continue long-term, it can affect your mental health. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. When someone has…
Fans and many former co-stars were shocked to learn of Chadwick Boseman’s passing after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman starred in and promoted films like Black Panther, 42, Get on Up and more—all while quietly undergoing treatment for…
Palliative care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing relief of suffering for patients with serious illness in order to improve quality of life. The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve the physical symptoms,…