When a child is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ), talking with parents is one of their greatest challenges. Parents who learn that their child is LGBTQ often feel unprepared. Parents should take steps to help their children…
Memorial Health System has launched a major expansion of telehealth to provide safe and convenient outpatient services when an in-person visit isn’t required. Two-way, real-time video visits, which began on a limited basis in April, are available for patients of…
Larry Mariage was in a hurry to make his appointment to undergo an MRI at Passavant Area Hospital. In his rush, Mariage, 71, a Type 2 diabetic who had been fasting for nearly 10 hours in preparation for his test,…
Ingredients for salad 2 pint grape tomatoes, halved 2 cucumbers, quartered slices 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Ingredients for dressing Juice from 2 lemons 1/4 cup olive oil…
No other way to say it – life is different right now. And it has never been more important for you and your family’s physical and emotional well-being to establish and maintain a routine. “Many people can feel stressed or…
Being healthy is not just about a certain size jeans, a scale victory or avoiding health issues like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. It’s about maintaining both mental and physical health. Exercise can help in both areas. The physical benefits…
Ingredients 1 ½ pound fresh carrots (large bunch), green tops removed and carrots sliced lengthwise 1 small onion, peeled and cut in quarters 2 cloves garlic with skin on 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger) 1…
Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 1-2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 3 TB low sugar BBQ sauce 1/2 tsp ground…
Ingredients 2-3 Sweet Potatoes (2 pounds) Look for potatoes that are narrow and evenly shaped. This helps with consistency in baking. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sea salt…
If you or someone you love is fighting an eating disorder, know you aren’t alone. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, races, sexual orientations and backgrounds. Characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating behaviors, eating disorders…