You don’t have to completely abandon your red meat habit, but studies show that decreasing red meat intake is just one of several nutrition choices that may reduce your risk for colorectal cancer. “Obesity is an overall risk factor for…
People living with diabetes can easily feel overwhelmed by the daily tasks associated with controlling the disease. You must check blood sugar levels often, maintain a medication regimen, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, even keep up with regular doctor…
Patrick Guinn doesn’t get stressed about much, but his wife Carrie does – especially when it comes to his health. They have been married for 28 years and tend to finish each other’s sentences. “She worries enough for both of…
A few short years ago, Shirley Phillips-Black felt her weight was holding her back. “I couldn’t do anything,” Shirley recalled. Injuries to her knees made it difficult to do even simple tasks, like walking through a grocery store, and anxiety…
Leo Willard had been struggling with his weight for the last three years. Whatever he tried didn’t work. He would lose 15 pounds but regain more than half of it. When the 6-foot-2 Springfield resident peaked at 312 pounds, he…
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,…
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…
What would it take to get you to don a tutu and run a 5K? For Nichole Jones, it was a celebration. Celebrating the loss of nearly half her body weight. Celebrating the reversal of the dangerous path she was…
The week leading up to Father’s Day—this year, June 15-21—is known as National Men’s Health Week. It’s a chance to encourage guys to seek regular medical advice and raise awareness for prevention and early detection of preventable health problems. Greg…