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May 06

Five Simple Self-Care Tips to Live By

Feeling stressed about all the changes taking place right now? You aren’t alone. “Just about the time we figured out how to take care of ourselves within the tight restrictions of a pandemic, the environment is changing yet again,” said…

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May 02

Feeling Anxious About a Return to “Normal” and Going Back in Public?

If you are experiencing anxiety about returning to normalcy post-COVID and going back in public, you’re not alone. Taking step to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 helped to keep our families and communities safe, and as vaccination rates increase, an…

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Apr 25

When to get tested for COVID-19 after vaccination

When you are vaccinated against COVID-19, it helps protect you from getting the illness. However, preliminary evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who do become infected with the Delta variant can potentially spread the virus to others. “Fully vaccinated” means…

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Apr 22

Calculating Carbohydrate and Protein Needs for Athletes

You see the advertising for protein bars, shakes and supplements, and recognize how carbohydrates provide energy, but how do you accurately determine how much you need in your diet to perform your favorite activities? Carbohydrates are the main energy source…

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Apr 19

Prediabetes – A Wake-Up Call to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Overweight? Older than 45? Little to no exercise? Family occurrences of type 2 diabetes? These are all warning signs of prediabetes, which can be determined by a simple blood sugar test. If you have prediabetes, there may already be signs…

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Apr 15

One Mom’s Story: Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Vaccination

Kelly Cockayne, 33, encourages breastfeeding mothers to make an informed decision when it comes to scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination. The 33-year-old learning consultant with Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation at Memorial Health System gave birth to Leo in early…

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Apr 13

Mental Health Matters: Overcoming Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma can result from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, neglect, accidents or disasters, sudden or violent separation from a loved one, exploitation, terrorism and more. Unfortunately, childhood trauma affects nine victims for every 1,000 children according to national statistics.…

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Apr 12

Four Ways to Manage Spring Asthma and Allergy Triggers

It’s springtime – the weather is warming up, and trees and flowers are starting to bloom. It is often a time of frustration for asthma and allergy sufferers as pollen is released and causes respiratory problems. Here are some tips…

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Apr 10

A Frontline Nurse Shares Her Journey through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The July 4, 2020, weekend was a busy one full of extra shifts for Tanelle Gordon, RN, an acute care nurse for Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH). “My throat felt mildly scratchy,” Tanelle recalled. “I didn’t think much of it.…

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Apr 06

Does gas have you floating? Tips to relieve flatulence

Flatulence has many terms associated with it—farts, passing gas and more, but it is simply the natural process of excess air being released from the intestinal tract. Sure, they are the butt of jokes, causing lots of laughter, but it’s…

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