Health and Wellness Center staff hosting diabetes informational sessions Jan. 12
Do you have diabetes or care for someone who does? Has your physician mentioned your blood sugar levels being too high? The Health and Wellness Center, located in Indiana Government Center South, is here to help you learn more about this disease and enable you to take control of your health. Staff from the Health … Read More »
Posted by Jeff on January 9, 2015
Learn the cold, hard facts about frostbite
Frostbite is damage to a body part caused by cold. It can be mild or severe. Frostbite is most common on the ears, nose, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes. Skin affected by frostbite might look white and feel numb or hard. What are the symptoms of frostbite? Symptoms can include: Cold, numb skin – Skin … Read More »
Posted by Almitra Thomas, MD, RPh on January 6, 2015
Make your new year’s resolution “stick”
The holidays are almost over, and the new year is quickly approaching. Have you thought about a new year’s resolution? Many resolutions revolve around weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals. But come February, many of us may give up. Our inability to stick to new year’s resolutions is commonly due to being overly ambitious. We … Read More »
Posted by Jenna McClean, RD on December 17, 2014
Managing stress during the holidays
Just when you think life is stressful enough–working long hours, fighting traffic, caring for children or aging parents and paying bills–the holidays arrive, adding more stress to our daily lives. A 2006 survey (Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research) supported by the American Psychological Association revealed: Holiday stress has particular impact on women, who take charge of … Read More »
Posted by Michael Kane, MD
Merry makeover: Enjoy the holidays without the extra pounds
‘Tis the season to enjoy your favorite holiday foods, including some desserts. If it seems like your clothes usually fit tighter during the holiday season, you are probably right. According to the National Institutes of Health, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day the average person gains about one pound. Even though one pound may not … Read More »
Posted by Jenna McClean, RD on December 10, 2014
