Last Labor Day weekend, Mark Kother punctured a vein on his shin while cutting up old metal lawn furniture. His wife, Beth Hoffmann, was in the house and heard him cry out for help. When she couldn’t find the location…
Type 2 diabetes is a serious, chronic medical condition that causes blood sugar (glucose) levels to increase higher than normal. It is the most common form of diabetes. Diabetes affects how your body turns food into energy. When you eat,…
Ingredients Popsicle carton (4 pops) Sliced fruit of choice (i.e. blueberries, mangos, raspberries) Light yogurt smoothie, like Danon Light & Fit Protein drink Takes 4 hours, serves 4. Instructions Place sliced fruit in popsicle containers. Fill with yogurt smoothie. Place…
What will you do upon retirement? The average American retires at age 62, and it’s often a time to look forward to relaxation and doing things you enjoy. It’s also an opportunity to focus on your health and wellness. Recommendations…
Jodie Tate may not seem like your typical cardiac rehab patient at Passavant Area Hospital (PAH), but the 43-year-old Virginia native appreciates the confidence booster after suffering a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) last November. Seemingly healthy women in their…
Ingredients 3 Chocolate graham crackers 1 (3oz) box sugar free chocolate pudding 2 cups skim milk 1 (8oz) package Low-fat cream cheese 1 TB lemon juice ¼-1/3 cup truvia baking blend (sweeten to taste) Takes 15-20 , serves 4 .…
Even an experienced mother can feel unsure of herself and her body in the wake of delivering twins. Stephanie Yingling found herself in that indefinable mental and physical space between elation and exhaustion following the birth, via scheduled C-section, of…
Ingredients for ice cream 2 bananas, frozen toppings or mix-ins as desired – peanut butter, fruit, etc. Takes 5 minutes, serves 2. Instructions Freeze bananas or use pre-frozen sliced bananas. Add frozen bananas to food processor or blender and blend…
Most Friday nights in autumn, you’ll find Kent Holsopple on the football field. For 33 years, the Sherman resident has refereed football games at high schools around the area. When he suffered a stroke last spring, he was afraid he’d…
In the past, few treatment options existed to stop a stroke, especially if the patient didn’t make it to the hospital within the critical three-hour window of time. Depending on the type of stroke and the amount of time until…