Expert Advice, Patient Stories & Tips for Healthy Living
The back to school transition can cause stress for your kids as they anticipate big changes from the summer schedule to a school routine. “Transitions can be difficult for people, no matter what your age,” said Jonathan Ponser, LCPC, NCC,…
We’ve all been there. A fast food meal is quick and convenient, especially when you and your kids are on the go for activities and events. Over the years, restaurants have increased efforts to include healthy options in their meals.…
A woman faces a deluge of decisions when she learns she’s expecting a baby, and deciding what and how to feed the baby is one of the biggies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for…
We’re constantly told to get outside and enjoy the summer weather, but once we try to do it we’re faced with intense sunlight, annoying bugs, and energized kids who have a tendency to substitute fun for safety. The good news:…
Without a doubt, swarming buffalo gnats are this spring’s most hated villain, ruining the nicest day – whether you want to complete yard work, watch your favorite shortstop play ball or simply relax on the deck – these biting black…
You can stop panicking. Contrary to some media reports, a potentially deadly fungus isn’t going to infect you on your next visit to the hospital. More than 150 people in Illinois have been sickened by the fungal disease, known as…
Each year, approximately 790,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough blood flow. If a person experiences a heart attack, the longer they go…
Let’s face it—a lot of us just want to lose that last 5 to 10 pounds. But, for many more, managing our weight is a bigger deal than just fitting into our skinny jeans. Even normal daily activities like playing…
Don’t let Black Friday shopping lead to a preventable injury. Whether you stand in line in the cold or are caught in a crowd rushing to a holiday sale, it is important to take care of yourself on Black Friday.…
In the United States, one in 13 people has asthma – a disease of the lungs that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing at night or in the early morning. The dry, cold weather or respiratory illnesses during…