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At Home Exercises for Joint Pain
Knee, back/hip and shoulder injuries are the most common injuries. They can be caused by working out, playing with your kids, doing chores around the house, or doing simple everyday activities. Many times, people don’t want to take a trip to the doctor, so they choose to wait it out. Here are a few exercises […]
Distinguishing Seasonal Allergies from the Common Cold
Randall S. Cramer, D.O. with Meritas Health Landmark at Tiffany Springs The sun is out, and the flowers are blooming – spring is here. But with 45 million Americans suffering from seasonal allergies (sometimes called hay fever) annually, the transition from winter to spring can be brutal. Sometimes it’s hard to identify what’s […]
Come on Down, Youre the Next Contestant on The Price Is Right
For most TV viewers, it’s an unfilled dream to be a game show contestant. However, Mike Kallenberger, PharmD, BCPS, is one of the lucky ones. He knows how it feels to be a contestant and a winner on the beloved Price Is Right game show, where contestants compete to win cash and prizes in pricing […]
Chocolate Good for You or Just Really Good
We've heard some chocolates are actually good for us. What kind and how much until the negative effects of eating chocolate outweigh the benefits?
When Stomach Troubles Turn Serious
Constipation, diarrhea and bloating. Everyone has stomach trouble from time to time. But, irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can keep the bowels in constant turmoil and make daily life challenging. IBS is a chronic stomach disorder that causes pain, recurring diarrhea or constipation, or both. Frequent trips to the bathroom are only part of the […]
For Your Eyes Only
Vision changes are a normal part of aging. Most people find themselves reaching for reading glasses once they hit their 40s. Sometimes, other more serious age-related vision problems, such as macular degeneration, develop and cause concern. Part of living a quality life with AMD is knowing the symptoms .“The most notable symptoms of age-related macular […]
Keeping the Faith After a Cancer Diagnosis
David is now in remission and back to work after two years of treatment and recovery. It may sound odd for someone to feel “chosen” for cancer but that’s how David Rolf feels after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. For David, who works in Radiology, his cancer diagnosis strengthened his faith and his […]
New Technology Maximizes Hearing Aid Fit
One of the issues we as audiologists have with hearing aids is that everyone’s anatomy is unique, and hearing aid manufacturers cannot account for everyone. This can result in ill-fitting hearing aids. Having a well-fitting hearing aid is vital for people with hearing loss. Because hearing aid manufacturers cannot account for the unique shape of […]
Kindness Overflows
The image of a newborn leaving the hospital wearing only a lightweight T-shirt and diaper lingered with Social Worker Mary Ann Lytle, MSW. She knew in her heart babies transferring into foster care deserved more when they left the hospital. Mary Ann wanted to show those babies that NKCH staff cared about them. Asking […]
Spring Forward With Success
Scott Shorten, MD, Meritas Health Neurology With the return of Daylight Saving Time, many people are searching for that lost hour of sleep and fumbling for that extra jolt of Joe. If you’re struggling with the time change, Scott Shorten, MD, with Meritas Health Neurology, suggests these tips for an easier transition. Eat […]
The Travels of a Paper Clip
One day a young man decided to see if he could exchange a paper clip for bigger and better things, and after a year’s worth of trading, he ended up with a house in Canada! It’s called the Paperclip Challenge and on February 24, I was challenged to see what I could exchange for a […]
National Colorectal Cancer Month
Ben Mizrahi, MD, Colorectal Surgery Associates, PC Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society's 2019 statistics. Symptoms Although the signs can vary, common symptoms of colorectal cancer may include: No signs or symptoms at all A change of bowel habits […]