Botox is commonly thought of as a beauty enhancer to ease wrinkles or plump lips. Kristy Icenogle sings its praises for a whole different reason – migraine relief. The 55-year-old Virginia native receives Botox treatments for her chronic migraines, and…
Many tweens and teens are convinced vaping is harmless, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. “It’s easily available and many children think it is safe and just flavored water vapor,” said Christopher Rivera, MD, a family medicine physician…
For more than 17 years, Linda Johnson-Kabisch has made pulmonary rehab an important part of her life. Since she retired from teaching in 2001, she’s attended 1,700 sessions of rehab—something she credits with helping her maintain an active lifestyle. “Having…
With the help of Memorial Home Hospice and a special nurse and social worker, Brandie Wright and Belinda Turley pulled off a surprise pool party to celebrate their mom, Sue Turley, 69, a hospice patient. Sue retired from Memorial Child…
We’ve all been there. A fast food meal is quick and convenient, especially when you and your kids are on the go for activities and events. Over the years, restaurants have increased efforts to include healthy options in their meals.…
A woman faces a deluge of decisions when she learns she’s expecting a baby, and deciding what and how to feed the baby is one of the biggies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for…
Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (white vinegar also works) 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ Tablespoons kosher salt (or any salt without iodine) 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 6 large sprigs fresh…
Hospitals, including those in Memorial Health System, continue to assess the ways patients who undergo surgery are treated for pain. Enhanced recovery protocols are designed to help surgery patients spend less time in the hospital, experience fewer complications and allow…
“You know, it was a pleasure to come to treatment after I saw how the staff treat me, how friendly they were to me … I actually looked forward to coming here every day.” Retired farmer, bear hunter and baking…
When the dizziness began, Ron Beck, 75, thought it was related to his surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. But when his head continued to feel “full,” his balance remained off, and he couldn’t drive or even ride comfortably in…