Sound Asleep but Wide Awake
Have you ever lain in bed wide awake, aware of what’s happening around you – but you couldn’t move a muscle? If the answer is yes, then you’ve probably experienced the bizarre phenomenon that is sleep paralysis.
10 Tips & Tricks for a Successful Run
Whether you’re an avid runner, or just starting out, here are some quick tips and tricks to help you have a successful run:
Spring Cleaning: 5 Health Benefits to Decluttering Your Life
If you have a closet that is starting to overflow and take over your bedroom or junk drawer that has gradually started to expand from the drawer onto the kitchen counter top, then you’ve likely felt some level of stress brought on by piles of unnecessary junk. All of that stuff can be annoying to…
What You Should Know About Diabetic Foot Ulcers
By Joseph C. White, MD, FAAFP A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that commonly appears on the bottom of the foot and occurs among 15% of people with diabetes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and the…
Relieving Itchy Dry Skin This Winter
The cold weather has arrived, and our skin has begun to feel the effects. Due to the cold temperatures and low humidity levels, we are left with dry, irritated skin. But the problem is more than cosmetic; there are dangerous health risks that are associated with dry skin. As the skin dries it becomes more…
Colder Weather Does Affect Chronic Lower Back Pain
By David J. BenEliyahu, DC, DABCSP, DAAPM If you have noticed that cold weather worsens your pain, you are not alone. According to a recent study by the European Project on OsteoArthritis (EPOSA) of 800 people with arthritis, 67% stated that the weather adversely affected their pain. In another study published on PLoS One by…
Fitness Trends for 2017
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Get your body into shape for 2017 with a healthy diet and exercise. Here are some fitness trends for 2017 to help you stay healthy: Body weight training is… Continue reading on Weight Loss Matters: Fitness Trends for 2017
Slow Cooker Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili
Here’s a healthy yet hearty recipe for the cold winter days ahead. This recipe was originally posted on the Weight Loss Matters blog by Mather Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™.
Breathe Deep and De-Stress this Holiday Season
By Angela Ruggiero, CTRS The holiday season is an exciting and joyful time of the year. It’s a time of brilliant decorations, family, friends, celebrating and delicious food. It is also a time filled with planning, crowds, errands and financial strain. Let’s face it, the holidays can be very stressful. In the season of giving,…
ATTN: Baby Boomers
Along with the many positive achievements of the Baby Boomer generation is a distinction they undoubtedly would rather not have – they hold an increased risk of having been infected with the Hepatitis C virus. According to the CDC, Baby Boomers – those born between 1945 and 1965 – are five times more likely to…