For weeks now, Aaron Murphy has been eating breakfast with the promo postcard for the LMH Market’s opening day right by his plate. The four-year-old likes to be reminded that his favorite summer activity returns to action on Saturday, May…
In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
Bad news first. There is still no safe sun exposure. Nada. Not ever. Don’t do it. And if you or your kids are going to be out in the pool, on the playing field or just hanging outdoors, they need…
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event on the Korn Ferry Tour, will take place June 26 – 29, at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. This is the fifth year Memorial Health has been the…
Summer is here, which means warmer weather, lots of outdoor physical activity and a risk of electrolyte imbalance. It is important to pay attention to body hydration especially in the summer months. “Water is always going to be the best…
Most of us have been there. You have hours ahead of you on the road and from the backseat all you can hear is, “Are we there yet?” This year, instead of loading the kids up on packaged snacks with…
Players competing in the 2024 Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS visited the Memorial Wellness Center this week to learn tips to make healthier choices on the road. “Life on the road can be a barrier to a healthy routine,”…
Glowing sparklers, massive booms from afar and collective “oohs” and “ahhs” are familiar sights and sounds this time of year. Yes, the Fourth of July will soon be upon us. And once again, Memorial Health hospitals are preparing for an…
Cicadas may appear gross to some people, but the emerging insects are harmless to humans and even considered a delicacy for adventurous eaters. They won’t bite, sting or spread disease, and they aren’t venomous or poisonous. “Some cultures consider cicadas…
When extreme heat hits, spending time in air conditioning is a welcome reprieve. But for those who work outside or in hot environments, heat is an occupational danger. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, exposure to…