Articles

16 weeks 1 day ago

Each year, many of us pledge to exercise more and lose weight.  As a Personal Trainer, my goal is to get you to sustain your pledge long enough that you develop habits to reach your goals.  Three successful tips that I’ve observed in personal training clients who have success reaching their goal are:  setting realistic goals, making exercise a...

by Monique Arsenault, Program Director
18 weeks 1 day ago

A. If you suffer from a chronic wound that hasn’t healed in 30 days or a medical condition such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, bone infections, radiation skin irritations or vascular disorders resulting in poor blood circulation, your doctor may prescribe hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO).

The Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing Center uses HBO to...

James Freehahn, CRT, RCP
18 weeks 2 days ago

A.   Treatment for COPD can include a variety of things.  The first step would be to make lifestyle changes.

Lifestyle changes can include:

by James Freehahn, CRT, RCP
19 weeks 1 day ago

A.   Treatment for COPD can include a variety of things.  The first step would be to make lifestyle changes.

Lifestyle changes can include:

by Gabriele Pedicelli, M.D.
22 weeks 1 day ago

A.  They sound similar – so which one is better?

It depends on what part of your body your doctor is interested in and the reason for the exam. Radiologists are the doctors who specialize in reading these images and collaborate with your doctor to determine what issue they want to diagnose.

by Gabriele Pedicelli, M.D.
22 weeks 1 day ago

A: Many patients ask about the differences between a CT (Computed Tomography) scan and an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan: “Which is better?” or, “Should I have one over the other?” While the machines look similar, what occurs is quite different.

by Nicole Blevins, RPSGT, Sleep Technologist
23 weeks 11 hours ago

Like most Americans, you probably do not sleep the 7-9 hours each night that the National Sleep Foundation recommends. It is also safe to assume that you have, or know someone who has, one or more of the leading causes of death in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease (such...

by Tara Raudebaugh, MSN, RN
24 weeks 6 hours ago

No one likes to be rushed… not even your unborn baby. The length of pregnancy is often thought of as ten months. The medical community refers to pregnancy length in weeks…40 weeks. Let’s face it… as pregnancy nears the end, physical discomfort often increases! The anticipation of meeting your new little “he” or “she” can be exciting and overwhelming. While getting the...

by Carol Inkrott, RD, LD, CDE
25 weeks 7 hours ago

Make a plan to stay organized and “in control” this holiday season by:

-- Keep a running list of errands, groceries and gifts. Plan to finish as many things in fewer trips
-- Grocery shop when full or stash healthy snacks in car or purse like nuts, whole grain crackers or dried fruit to eat before entering store. Shopping on an empty stomach and without a...

by Bonnie Willis, RD, LD, Manager of Nutrition Services
25 weeks 2 days ago

A. Think about this…eating 1 cookie a day during the holiday season can increase your weight by one pound!! That 1 cookie seems so unimportant, but it is all the little things that you splurge on that may affect your health!

Take a deep breath & slow down. That is, eat more slowly! Savor your food; enjoy the flavors & seasonal offerings. Eating...