Consider the options for weight-loss surgery
Obesity is a complex medical issue related to a variety of genetic, hormonal, metabolic and behavioral factors that has been increasing sharply throughout the…
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Mind & Body
Why Some Seniors Are Ditching Meat and Dairy, and Choosing a Vegan Diet
Maybe you grew up in a meat-and-potatoes house, and think a vegetarian or vegan diet sounds like new-age nonsense. But research shows more seniors are getting…
Mind & Body
Easy Pickings: CSAs, Farmers Markets and You
As people crave local lettuce and radishes from down the road, csas and farmers markets are popping up on main streets across the country. Find out how to get your hands on all these fruits and veggies, and what to do with it all.
Q&A: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
Research shows about 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. About 75% of these injuries include concussions. they mostly happen in children age 4 and younger, adolescents ages 15 to 19, and adults age 65 and older. We asked neurologist Dr. Joseph Ashburn, of Baptist Health Paducah, to discuss the causes, effects and treatment of traumatic brain injury.
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Q&A: Avoid mold buildup in your home
Research shows mold exists virtually everywhere, and it can creep up any time. Cathy Dondanville is a licensed environmental health practitioner based near Glen Carbon, Ill., who also works as a healthy homes specialist with the National Environmental Health Association. She discusses mold’s health risks, and how people can keep their homes mold-free.
See a setback as a chance to grow
How do you handle a setback? Do you blame others? Play the victim? Get on your self-pity pot? I think the gods like to throw a monkey wrench into our plans…
Round Out Your Workout with Stretching and Strength Training
If you exercise regularly, you probably have a solid running, elliptical or stair climber routine to give yourself a good cardio blast. But stretching and…
Mind & Body
Write or Wrong? Getting a Grip on Kids' Handedness
Sarah Mowery is a righty. Her husband is a righty, too. But their 3-year-old daughter, Annabelle, acts like she’s going to be a lefty. “I think she’s going to…
Ready to Go Organic?
We’ve all heard stories and anecdotes about organic produce lately, and it can be hard to figure out what’s classified as organic, and what all the labeling…
Mind & Body
Manage Your CSA Bounty
Your mind boggles at the potential of all the fresh produce that comes along with your CSA subscription. now, what are you supposed to do with it? About…
Mind & Body
Don’t let your buddy’s new love derail your friendship
Valentine’s Day is tough for unattached men, especially if your best bro is in a new relationship. No dude wants to feel like the third wheel while his friend…
Mind & Body
Understand how stress affects your body
If you’re like most people, you have some form of stress in your life. Job stress, financial problems and even family issues can sometimes become overwhelming.…
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The danger of missed meds
One-third of all American adults take five or more prescription medications per day. Yet more than 60% of prescriptions are not taken properly, according to…
Opinion: Share your love to protect your heart
It’s time for another discussion of heart health and what you can do for yourself. Once again it is Heart Health Awareness Month, and of course, Valentine’s…
Nutrition & Fitness
Carbondale dietitian dishes up heart healthy recipe
Michelle McCormick works as a clinical dietitian at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She says more of her patients are asking about quinoa—pronounced…
Nutrition & Fitness
How social media is changing the way we choose our food
It’s 5:30 at night. Your nearly empty fridge contains a chicken breast, some sweet potatoes and a leek. Do you crack open a cookbook in your cabinet? Or grab…
Mind & Body
Q&A: How to dispose of old medicines
We sometimes keep leftover medication to use in the future, not knowing they have expiration dates. Dr. Erin Behnen, director of the Southern Illinois…
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How to avoid your parents' parenting pitfalls
Ann Treacy’s mom was a hands-off parent. A divorcee from a privileged background, her mother didn’t have a job, and had a maid to take care of the family home…
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Learn to love yourself, and share how you feel
Love is a many-splendored thing—or so they say. There may be no time of year better suited to marvel at the magnitude of one’s love than Valentine’s Day. But…
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Feel good about Facebook, but don’t make bad decisions
If you spend a lot of time connecting with friends and family on Facebook, you know the feeling. You log on to see one of your girlfriends “liked” the vacation…
Q&A: Confusing heart attack symptoms
People often mistake the symptoms of a heart attack for something less severe. According to the National Institutes of Health, it’s why more than half of the…
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Communicate upfront with kids to help them deal with tragedy
Tips for parents in helping children cope