Last year, Nancy Bettis couldn’t vacuum her living room without having to take a break to catch her breath. Now, she bowls four days a week, knocking down pins like she never stopped. “I got out of the hospital on…
For many of us, a summer tan is like a gold medal—something we work the whole season to achieve, and, when we get it, we proudly show it off. Unfortunately, with a great tan comes great responsibility. Ultraviolet (UV) light…
We hear a lot about lean red meat, but can red meat really be low-fat? In order for a food to be called “low-fat”, it must contain no more than three grams of fat per 100 calories, or contain no…
Our lives have been transformed by electronic technology – smart phones, tablets and a multitude of web-enabled devices have impacted our daily lives and the way we communicate. Because of this advancement, a greater and seamless flow of healthcare information…
How often do we hear numbers associated with a concept so incredible we can hardly fully comprehend the weight of what those numbers truly mean? Numbers like 103,000 people waiting for a kidney; 1,219 days to wait for a kidney;…
The Centennial Brick Walkway was established by the Memorial Medical Center Foundation in 1997 to commemorate the first 100 years of Memorial Medical Center’s history. It has remained popular not only with employees but also with the general public, as…
Some 6 million people in the United States have unruptured brain aneurysms, according to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation. That’s about one in 50 people. And every 18 minutes, one of those aneurysms ruptures. An aneurysm happens when an artery that…
Oooh. Aaaah. Ow. One of those sounds should not belong. As the Fourth of July approaches, so do barbecues, pool parties and, sadly, amateur firework artists. And so, as always, Memorial Medical Center is preparing for the annual visits from…
Snacks can be part of a healthy diet; they can provide an energy boost and supply essential vitamins and minerals. So if you tend to snack, here are some tips to help you make the best choices: Snack only when…
Roughly one in five Americans struggle with tinnitus – typically described as a constant or intermittent ringing sound that people hear in one or both ears. It’s a problem that strikes our nation’s veterans particularly hard, according to the American…