Gifts For Kids that Promote Wellness
We all want to make our kids’ wishes come true during the holiday season, but there are gifts that can also promote health and wellness. Here are some ideas for …
Archive for 2018
Stay Motivated to Exercise this Winter: Here’s How
When it’s cold and dark outside, you might be tempted to snuggle up inside where it’s warm and cozy instead of venturing out to exercise. But staying active all year …
Breastfeeding: When Your Baby Won’t Take a Bottle
Some breastfed babies refuse to take a bottle. Even so, with a little work and preplanning you should be able to get your baby to drink your breast milk from …
How Can I Prevent Injuries when Shoveling Snow?
Believe it or not, shoveling snow can be compared to strength training, and aerobically it’s similar to exercising on a treadmill! So just like exercise, there are things that you …
Does a Growling Stomach Mean You’re Hungry?
Have you ever heard your stomach growl, gurgle or rumble? A common misconception is that a growling stomach means you’re hungry, but this is usually not the case. As a …
Reduce Holiday Stress
The holiday season is just around the corner and we can’t wait to make holiday cookies, wear crazy holiday sweaters and spend time with friends and family. Holiday stress will …
Lock Your Meds – Why and How
The prescription drugs you have in your medicine cabinet can pose an unintended risk for your family. Lucille Zappitelli-Sason, MSN, CNP, a nurse practitioner with Lake County Family Practice, gives the scoop …
How Do I Know if I’m at Risk for Diabetes?
More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and 7 million of them don’t know it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diabetes is serious …
How to Recognize a Stroke
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts, depriving the brain of oxygen. Brain damage can occur within minutes. Stroke is the nation’s leading …
What is Normal Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is considered normal or healthy when it’s below 120/80, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Both organizations now define high …