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Category Archives: Health & Wellness

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Snore no more

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Sleep Disorder Center, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonAugust 2, 2019

Pretty much everyone snores now and then, but for some, snoring can become a chronic issue. If you regularly snore at night, it can disrupt the quality of your sleep and cause daytime fatigue along with a whole array of other health problems.

Get spine savvy just in time for Summer

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJune 14, 2019

There is so much to enjoy in the Summer: warmer temperatures, more hours of daylight and fun outdoor activities. But it’s hard to enjoy the season if you’re suffering from back pain. Learn ways to take care of your spine while still enjoying this sunny time of year.

Safety for aging drivers

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMay 28, 2019

Driving can become a challenge for older adults. But getting older doesn’t have to mean an end to your driving days. Driver safety includes more than just understanding road signs and traffic laws. As you age, you’ll likely notice physical changes that can make driving more challenging, for example, turning your head to look for…

Time saving tips for managing your diabetes

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMay 8, 2019

Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Some of the more time-consuming aspects of self-management are meal preparation (which includes shopping and cooking), exercise, glucose monitoring and medication management.

Get back to gardening pain free this Spring

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 9, 2019

If you love gardening but hate the ache that can sometimes accompany the bending, raking, mulching and pruning associated with a spring clean-up, here are some simple tips to get you back outdoors and enjoying a pain-free spring season.

Simple tips for preventing falls

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 4, 2019

According to the National Council on Aging one in four Americans age 65 and older falls every year. Falls are also the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older Americans. That means that every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.

So, you need spine surgery: why you need a second opinion

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Spine Surgery, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 3, 2019

Have you been told you need to have spine surgery? Surgery can seem daunting and you may have doubts about your recommended course of treatment, and that is completely normal. Many patients feel embarrassed to ask for a second opinion when considering surgery, but there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Doing your research and…

It’s national nutrition month!

Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMarch 19, 2019

By Kelsey Macaluso, RD, Mather Hospital During the month of March dietitians across the United States focus on a range of nutrition topics, from the ketogenic diet and fasting, to how to live a healthy lifestyle as a diabetic. This month at Mather Hospital we are highlighting several nutrition topics in celebration of national nutrition…

It’s only cold if you’re standing still: the pros & cons of outdoor winter workouts

Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMarch 5, 2019

With temperatures dropping and fewer hours of daylight many of us cut down on our exercise at this time of year. Although it seems natural to want to avoid the cold temperatures, there are some great benefits to bundling up and heading outdoors for your workout this winter.

Donate blood, live longer

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonFebruary 26, 2019

According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, that’s roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells per day needed in the U.S. alone. By donating blood you help patients suffering from sickle cell disease, accidents, burn victims, heart surgery, organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. To put…

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