Expert Advice, Patient Stories & Tips for Healthy Living
Does Grandma know best? Usually! But when it comes to recommended best practices for infant safety, a lot has changed over the past 100 years. September is Baby Safety Month—an opportunity to see how far we have come in protecting…
September is National Food Safety Education Month. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the United States each year. At Memorial Health System, our five hospitals follow the FDA…
A bad mood can sweep in like a winter storm cloud – often expected but sometimes a surprise. Sondra Wise, a licensed clinical social worker for Memorial Behavioral Health, shares three common triggers that can turn a good day into…
Focusing on your health is important at any age, but even more so after age 50. As you age, hormonal, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal changes occur that can affect your overall health and wellness. Maintaining a healthy weight with a nutritious,…
Frequent handwashing and wearing face masks are important ways we can control and prevent the spread of disease. But these preventive measures can cause the skin on our hands and face to become very dry or even develop cracks or…
Everyone experiences times in which they lack confidence and don’t feel good about themselves, but when these feelings continue long-term, it can affect your mental health. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of ourselves. When someone has…
Fans and many former co-stars were shocked to learn of Chadwick Boseman’s passing after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman starred in and promoted films like Black Panther, 42, Get on Up and more—all while quietly undergoing treatment for…
Masks are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But as any parent knows, it can be a challenge to get young children to leave on things they don’t want to wear—whether it’s mittens, socks or…
There have been rumors that COVID-19 cannot spread in the sun or heat, but is this true? Memorial Health System chief medical officer Dr. Rajesh Govindaiah says the claim is wrong. “While some viral illnesses like the flu act seasonally,…
Gym and fitness facilities in Illinois were closed for months, but they are now open for indoor use with restrictions. While you may be excited to hit the gym again, it is important to continue take precautions says Memorial Health…