Each summer, opportunities to participate in fitness events and road races abound such as the Dan Adair, MD, Memorial Triathlon and the Memorial Transplant Services 5k Run/Walk. Many people are interested but worried they cannot complete, but with proper preparation…
Often, the majority of adults, especially women, do not think about frail bones until they become older. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, millions of women already have, or are at risk…
A new outpatient procedure that doesn’t involve surgery can provide patients with the opportunity to lose weight, even if their past attempts have proven unsuccessful. “We’re really excited about it,” said Orlando Icaza, MD, a bariatric (weight-loss) surgeon with Springfield…
For Dawn Medley, the key to weight loss is more than just good nutrition and plenty of exercise. It also requires confidence, persistence and friendly encouragement. “You’re going to have setbacks,” she said. “But even though you have a setback,…
Mary Cohen will join hundreds of other local residents Feb. 25 in a climb to the top of the Wyndham Springfield City Centre hotel: 32 floors, 532 steps. The American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb raises funds and awareness…
Each day, the Memorial Medical Center cafeteria serves about 5,000 meals to patients, employees and visitors. But Food and Nutrition Services also set aside time to prepare about 75 meals for a different group: the local residents who receive a…
Today, you can catch Lindsay Roush at the rink with the local roller derby team. But a few short years ago, she felt sidelined by her weight. Since 2013, she’s lost more than 200 pounds with the help of lifestyle…
Most of us wouldn’t consider bullying someone based on race, religion or gender. But Lindsay Roush, LCPC, a behavioral health consultant at Memorial Weight Loss & Wellness Center, said while other forms of discrimination have become taboo, it’s still common…
Smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For many, the “why” to quit is clear, but the “how” is more challenging. If you live in central Illinois, Memorial Health System…
When our cell phones run out of power, we have to recharge them so they’re back to full strength. It’s much the same way with our children. We need to make sure they’re recharged and ready for the next day.…