Each year more than 440,000 people in the United States alone die from tobacco-related diseases. This is one of the many reasons the American Cancer Society promotes The Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November every year. It is a...
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What is a Doula “If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” – John H. Kennell, MD The word doula is of Greek origin and denotes a woman who provides care to another woman. A doula is trained and experienced in pregnancy,...
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Is it okay to work out if you’re sick? Whether it’s an essential part of your routine, or you really buy into the idea of “sweating it out” – does exercising when you’re sick have any benefits? And how do you know when to draw the line? First,...
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Doing laundry may not be one of your favorite chores, but it is one of the simplest ways to help prevent cold and flu. Both illnesses are more common place in the fall and winter months than in the rest of the year. Part of the problem may be traced back to...
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Taking the time to stop and check in with our bodies may very well be the most important aspect of self-care. An always-on-the-go lifestyle makes many women feel as though they should “just deal with” medical symptoms as they arise, rather than...
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Socialization and laughter can be better than any medicine. Being around other people and having social interactions can have many benefits to your health and overall well-being in life. Creating meaningful relationships is necessary at any stage in your life...
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E-cigarettes and vaping have clearly taken a hold on the market. While the legal age to buy a vape pen is 18, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that its popularity has grown most significantly among teenagers in the past five years. While many...
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For the seventh consecutive year, the Mercy Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Honor Roll...
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“Any questions for me?” – it’s easy to convince ourselves that this is just a formality. After completing your annual physical, your primary care doctor is likely wondering if there’s been any boxes left unchecked. Truth be told, the...
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Some wounds are deep enough that we can’t rely on nature alone to manage the healing process. In swoops science with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which gives physicians the superpower abilities to accomplish what the body can’t do on its own....
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