Good news travels fast. And as the benefits of robotic surgery continue to spread, more women facing hysterectomies and other gynecological procedures now request robotic surgeries.
Looking for a little heat at the end of a chilly day? Head into the kitchen! Soups are a great way to warm up during the colder months. Many can be prepared in the crock pot, require little supervision, and…
These central Illinois women — Missy Miller, Deborah Williamson and Rochelle Green — are super survivors who have inspired those around them in their breast cancer journey. Nominated by their peers, each will receive a makeover that includes a visit…
More than 210,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and more than 32,000 will die, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). One in every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. But…
As a registered nurse, Bill Ferrell knew what he was in for when he awoke to crushing chest pain in the early morning in November 2009. By the time the ambulance arrived, Ferrell couldn’t stand or talk. First responders sent…
Drink more water to lose weight. You hear the phrase all the time. But did you know eating foods with a high concentration of water can also help slim your waist line? Memorial Medical Center dietitian Emily Bailey, RD, LDN…
In the second half of our “Fitness Across the Decades” series, Gabriel Stinson, a sports enhancement specialist at Memorial SportsCare, gives exercise tips for those of us in our 40s and 50s. 40s The best thing for a 40-something to…
It’s never too early (or too late) to develop a workout routine. But our needs change as we age. Gabriel Stinson, a sports enhancement specialist at Memorial SportsCare, gives exercise tips for those of us in our 20s and 30s.…
The term “dry drowning” is little known and often misunderstood by those who have heard of it. Like wet drowning — which occurs when a person inhales water into the lungs and is unable to pull oxygen into his or…
When temperatures soar, we’re often reminded to drink more fluids. So how much is enough? And what happens when you get too much? Eight cups of water daily. Most of us have heard that’s how much water we should drink.…