When it comes to health concerns, sleep is something we tend to take for granted. We’ll stay up late to catch a talk show, read just one more chapter or finish a few more things around the house—and we’re not…
It is no secret that in the last 10 years much emphasis has been placed on better nutrition in schools. Today, schools are at the forefront for addressing the urgent need for improved nutrition and physical activity. Of all the…
For many of us, a summer tan is like a gold medal—something we work the whole season to achieve, and, when we get it, we proudly show it off. Unfortunately, with a great tan comes great responsibility. Ultraviolet (UV) light…
Kristan Becker Hoffman learned that the lump in her breast was cancer. It was a hard-hitting confirmation that would change her life and her family’s, but she was prepared to face it and seek the treatment to put her on…
Girls just want to have fun, and Dorothy Ferrara is no exception. Dorothy, a patient of Memorial Home Services Hospice, had mentioned to several staff members that she wanted to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. When Kelsi…
We hear a lot about lean red meat, but can red meat really be low-fat? In order for a food to be called “low-fat”, it must contain no more than three grams of fat per 100 calories, or contain no…
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…
Our lives have been transformed by electronic technology – smart phones, tablets and a multitude of web-enabled devices have impacted our daily lives and the way we communicate. Because of this advancement, a greater and seamless flow of healthcare information…
Many Americans find it challenging to fill half their plate each meal with fruits and vegetables – a recommendation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to add both color and nutrients…
How often do we hear numbers associated with a concept so incredible we can hardly fully comprehend the weight of what those numbers truly mean? Numbers like 103,000 people waiting for a kidney; 1,219 days to wait for a kidney;…