Survey finds many Americans apply misguided and counterproductive advice to combat holiday weight gain.

May 24, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health: LIMA, Oh. (May 28, 2024) – About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Mercy Health – Lima has launched a new online tool to help community members evaluate their stroke risk. Patients can act now to lower that risk before it becomes a life-threatening event.

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.

Are you savoring the flavor? Local dietitians give advice for healthy lifestyle behaviors.