The benefits of trimming down have more benefits than just a lower number on a scale. Continue reading
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
A combination of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals share their expertise to help patients and spur conversation on useful topics and trends.
Sports Injury Kickoff Season
The start of the school year means it’s fall sports season – time to put bright new bulbs in the Friday night lights (and find the lids to all your kids’ water bottles). Continue reading
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
The instances of dementia are on the rise along with the frustration levels of their caregivers. Here a Dementia Dialogue Trainer and caregiver to a sister with dementia provides realistic tips on how to better communicate and cope with someone with dementia. Continue reading
Itchy, Itchy, Scratchy, Scratchy – The Lowdown on Lice
School is back in full swing bringing children together along with some unwelcome pests. Here a local pediatrician offers tips on how to keep your sanity when your child comes home with lice. It’s the moment all parents dread – a call from your child’s school informing that they have head lice. If your head … Continue reading
Get your Zen On
Discover the stress reducing, health inducing power of Tai Chi and Yoga. It’s one thing to take vacation and put your feet up, maybe even crawl in a hammock and snooze in the afternoon breeze. It’s another to maintain that sense of relaxation and chill in real life, after vacation. Here are some tips for … Continue reading
When Was the Last Time You Had a Checkup?
Want to live a longer, healthier life? A regular checkup with your doctor will help. Read on to see if your health screenings are up to date for your age. As the old saying goes, prevention truly is the best medicine. And the best way to get a hefty dose of prevention is to see … Continue reading
Tips for Packing Easy and Healthy School Lunches
The new school year is just around the corner along with the nightly chore of packing lunches. From getting your child involved in the preparation to finding that perfect balance between healthy and tasty – here are some tips for creating A+ school lunches. Back to school season is quickly approaching, along with the parental … Continue reading
