A Lima councilman is making one last push to ask residents for any spare air conditioners they have to help those in need.
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Local residents gathered for a health education seminar as part of the Lunch N Learn series at the Bradfield Community Center.
Welcoming a newborn is something many couples dream of doing, but it can get complicated when conceiving becomes a roadblock. Infertility affects one in six people, but obesity can also be a problem. When diet and exercise aren’t enough to lose weight, bariatric surgery can become an option.
November 6, 2024, Press Release from Grand Lake Health System: The Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday evening, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Lake Medical Office Building, Suite D at 1140 S. Knoxville Ave., in St. Marys. The day-time meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 10:00 am, at the Grand Lake Medical Office Building. The program for November is titled Managing Stress. This session will focus on the importance of managing stress and different ideas to help manage stress, including the use of laughter. Krissy Mullenhour, RN, BSN, CDCES, Diabetes Education Coordinator, will be presenting.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. And recently, two new risk factors for the disease were identified. Dr. Caldwell said they’re not entirely sure why these two health issues could play a role in a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s. However, it’s possible vision loss could impact a person’s sensory input, meaning their brain is not processing as much information. Vision loss could also make it harder for an individual to exercise, socialize with family and friends, or do other stimulating activities. As for those with high levels of LDL cholesterol, Dr. Caldwell explains that it’s not good for our heart and blood vessels. Our brain has a lot of small blood vessels, so they can be more easily impacted by things like cholesterol.
August 9, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the highest quality of care according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.
August 6, 2024, Press Release from the American Heart Association: TOLEDO OH, 2024 — 11 hospitals in Northwest Ohio are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of work to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere, sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access that all patients deserve.
The clinic was set up at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church providing health screenings for blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, plus the COVID vaccine. No appointments were necessary with the goal of providing early detection of potential health concerns and breaking stigmas about healthcare in our community.
Intuitive eating is very different from traditional dieting. When it comes to traditional dieting, an individual is given a set of rules to follow to help lose weight. Whereas with intuitive eating, you learn to listen to what your body needs. There are also no foods that are considered off limits. However, that's not to say you should be eating whatever you want when you want. The key is to know when you're actually hungry. So, what should beginners keep in mind when getting started? Doctors suggest eating when you're hungry, recognizing when you're satisfied, and mindfully eating a wide range of nutritious foods.
Did you know that African Americans are two times more likely to get Alzheimer’s and Dementia than the rest of the public? That is why the Alz…