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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Knowing your numbers could be key to living a healthy life, especially when it comes to blood pressure. However, many people may not be monitoring their blood pressure as closely as they should. Doctors say this could lead to serious health problems.
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Heart health and health care will be the focus of this month’s Mercy Health Club 129 “Pop Out Party,” happening this Saturday.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, claiming one in every three women in the United States annually, according to the American Heart Association.
A mobile health clinic rolls into Lima to give people an idea on just how healthy they are. The clinic was set up at St. Gerard Sunday afternoon and was made possible because of a partnership between the West Central Ohio Health Ministries Program, Allen County Public Health, and Lima Memorial Health System. The clinic offered screenings for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, plus offered the COVID vaccine. The organizers thought that this was an important service to bring to the Lima area.
The audiology director for the hearing implant program at Cleveland Clinic says the survey also found that people are putting off getting their hearing checked over almost every other common health screening. In addition, 59% said they would very likely take their pet to the vet, but only 27% said they're likely to get their own hearing checked.
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.
People were stepping into action Saturday morning during the Walk with a Doc at the Lima YMCA.They spent the morning walking with Lima Memorial Health System’s Invasive Cardiologist Masroor Abro. Throughout their walk on the track doctor Abro answered questions about cardiac health.
Cholesterol and high blood pressure are just some of the topics they discussed. He says these sessions are important because it makes people more aware of cardiac health.
Hundreds of people attended this year's annual Bridging the Gap expo at Lima Senior High School.
Those who attended Saturday’s event had the opportunity to receive free health screenings and get connected with some of the healthcare professionals in the community.
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world and statistics show it affects African Americans at a greater number than Caucasians.