We’ve heard it over and over again: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But let’s face it — it’s not always easy to get your kids moving in the morning. Here is a great motivator: According to…
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…
Margarita Martin had struggled with weight since she was 14 years old. She would gain weight, take some of it off and then put it back on – again and again. But she reached a point where she no longer…
Whether you pile your family into the car for a leisurely road trip or jet off to an exotic locale, a vacation is a great escape from your everyday routine. But summer fun doesn’t have to sabotage your diet. Avoiding…
You’ve decided you want to cross the finish line at a Biathlon this year! Now that you’ve decided to make the commitment, you may need some help figuring out where to start and what to do. Memorial SportsCare’s athletic trainers…
Gluten-Free. You’ve heard the term. You’re likely seeing it more and more in grocery store aisles on pasta boxes and other packaged items. But what does it mean? And could you benefit from a gluten-free diet? Gluten-free eating is associated…
Remember the saying ‘You are what you eat?’ Well, it also rings true for your mood. Nutrition plays an important role in physical health, but it also affects your behavior and brain function. “The brain is a metabolically active organ…
March is nearly over — how’s that New Year’s resolution to exercise going? Is your gym membership card still being used regularly? Starting a fitness routine is the easy part; sticking with the routine seems to be the hard part.…
Before you take that daily vitamin, you should ask your doctor if it’s necessary. Joe Bilyeu, MD, a family medicine physician with North Dirksen Medical Associates, part of Memorial Physician Services, says the practice of taking daily vitamins has been…
While there’s no one magic food that will improve your health, several foods can help keep your heart in tip-top shape. Two clinical dietitians with Memorial Medical Center suggested the following four foods that can help you maintain a heart-healthy…