November is National Diabetes Month, and we’re here with helpful tips and advice for living with the disease. Specifically, we’re talking nutrition – a key “ingredient” in maintaining a healthy lifestyle while fighting diabetes. A healthy diet makes you feel better on a daily basis and leads to better long-term health outcomes. Day-to-day, good food …
Hally™ Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally® health. This month we discuss taking care of your diabetes at home. Our guest is Jean Land, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for Carle’s Diabetes Education Services. Listen here, or read a quick summary in the article below. November is National Diabetes Month According …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are always heartened by the pink ribbons we see everywhere this month. But how else can we promote breast cancer awareness? How can we provide year-round education, resources and support? Read on for ideas – including actions you can take today. Spread the news: mammograms save lives Remind …
Are you thinking about starting a new running, walking or jogging routine? Or perhaps entering your first 5K, 10K or walking event? Here are some tips to keep you safe as you begin (or continue) your fitness journey. Talk to Your Doctor Before beginning any new exercise routine, talk to your doctor to see what …
Hally™ Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally™ health. This month we discuss five things every woman should know about breast cancer. Our guest is Dr. Maria Grosse Perdekamp, an expert on breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies at the Mills Breast Cancer Institute, part of the Carle Cancer Center in Urbana, Illinois. Listen here, …
When the weather’s good, many of our neighborhoods bustle with the activity of runners, joggers and people out for a stroll. Throughout the year, bulletin boards and Facebook feeds tell of the latest 5K, 10K or community walkathon. Why do so many people run or walk regularly? It’s simple: physical activity improves health and well-being. …
Summer is ending, which means the beginning of flu season is again upon us. As our communities continue to take precautions against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, we also want you to be prepared to avoid the seasonal flu. Read on to discover how to best protect yourself and your family from …
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines have been in the news a lot the last few years, and not always for the right reasons. Some parents have refused to vaccinate their kids because of rumors and unnecessary fears. But vaccines have been proven safe again and again. More importantly, they are the most effective …