It’s easy to think, “Oh, I didn’t eat too much today,” until you actually start listing off everything you ingested. That’s the thinking behind the need to log food intake. According to Angie Sebree, registered dietitian with the Memorial Weight…
On Oct. 8, 2013, George Rudis began his day the way he always does—with a run at the Sacred Heart-Griffin track. For the 62-year-old Springfield native and lifelong athlete in training for a marathon, everything seemed normal. “I got up…
Each spring, millions of people resolve to be “beach-body ready” by summer. Unfortunately, summer has that tendency to sneak up on you, and by June, somehow those bikini abs have eluded us once again. “In many of my patients, I…
They are the big three irritants in an otherwise glorious time of year: sunburn, bug bites and the itchy rash associated with leaves of three, otherwise known as poison ivy. Dr. Avi Viswanathan with Memorial Physician Services – Koke Mill…
So, you’ve done it. You’ve hit your big weight-loss goal. You’re sporting the jean size you wanted, you feel healthier and you’re proud of this huge accomplishment, as well you should be. Now what? When you’ve spent time and energy…
Dr. Ekta Basnet, a pediatrician with Memorial Physician Services, answers a few frequently asked questions parents have about vision problems in children. Q: What are some common vision problems and symptoms in kids? DR. BASNET: Hyperopia (far-sightedness) and myopia (near-sightedness)…
The tough guy persona is a familiar one on television and the movie screen, but it’s unrealistic for men to think they can just “shake it off” when confronted with emotional situations. More than 6 million men in the United…
Have you gone from being a cherished parent to the dumbest person on the face of the planet – all in the space of an hour? Welcome to the world of teens. They ride a roller coaster of emotions and…
The tough guy persona is a familiar one on television and the movie screen, but it’s unrealistic for men to think they can just “shake it off” when confronted with emotional situations. More than 6 million men in the United…
For people who are new to running, adding in “cross-training” to a schedule can seem overwhelming. Other runners who are getting into training habits often don’t want to cross-train for fear of losing progress. However, cross-training needs to be a…