The end of the year can cause anxiety, with many people wrapping up work projects as they prepare for the holidays, travel and family. “The holidays are a stressful time, and health maintenance is crucial for individual health and stress management,” said Lori Banker, MS, RDN, LDN, registered dietitian, Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney. It’s …
The colder months bring with them a lot of fun — hot chocolate, family time and holiday vacations. What’s not fun during the holidays is unexpected illness. And with the bustle of the season, trying to schedule a doctor’s appointment is the last thing you want to do. Not to mention having to juggle office …
The Summer Olympics in Paris are in full swing. The gymnasts are defying gravity, the swimmers are moving like beautiful dolphins through the water and the power lifters are lifting weights close to that of small automobiles. In the United States, another Olympics of sorts is underway as the state level Senior Games are held …
A few years ago, the news was full of stories about the need to take 10,000 steps a day to optimize your healthy lifestyle and remain physically fit. Pedometers and “Fit Bits” were flying off the shelves as people started keeping track of how many steps they were taking a day. It was easy to …
June is National Men’s Health Month – the perfect time to be aware and open about a subject that many guys would rather not talk about. And yet, that’s precisely why there is a silent epidemic in this country, and it’s probably impacting your family, co-workers, teachers, community members or friends. We’re talking about men’s …