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FAMILY HEALTHBeat the heat and stay cool with diabetes
Aug 15, 2017
When it’s hot outside, we all need to take precautions to stay cool and healthy. That’s especially true for people diagnosed with diabetes. Our certified diabetes educator offers six tips to protect y... Continue Reading -
FITNESSEight ways to counteract the effects of sitting al...
Aug 10, 2017
Do you find yourself sitting at a desk all day or spending hours on the couch in front of the TV? Living a sedentary lifestyle has many negative health effects including high blood pressure and excess... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHKnow the signs of dehydration as we face the dog d...
Aug 8, 2017
With hot, humid temperatures, it’s important for athletes and adults who spend a lot of time outdoors to know the signs of dehydration and prevention tips. A member of the SJ/C Sports Medicine program... Continue Reading -
ORTHOPEDICSPainful and stiff joints? Movement is the best tre...
Aug 3, 2017
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and affects any age, gender or race. There’s no cure for arthritis but movement is the best treatment option. Here are 10 tips for starting an exercise regime f... Continue Reading -
NEUROLOGYWould you know if you had a concussion?
Jul 27, 2017
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone, at any age. Knowing the symptoms is the best detection, so it's important for everyone from athletes to parents to coaches to the elderly... Continue Reading -
ORTHOPEDICSWhat’s the truth about knuckle cracking? A hand sp...
Jul 20, 2017
Have you ever cracked your knuckles or heard someone else do it and wondered what damage it causes or what is making that popping sound? A hand and joint specialist explains the truth behind knuckle..... Continue Reading -
FITNESSNeed help deciding which cardio workout is right f...
Jul 11, 2017
Whether you are new to a fitness routine or stuck in your old one, it's important to make time multiple times a week for a cardio workout. St. Joseph’s/Candler Wellness Center coordinator breaks down ... Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow oxygen is used to treat chronic wounds with hy...
Jul 6, 2017
Oxygen at 100 percent is a great drug to treat chronic wounds in a process called hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It’s one of several services offered at the Center for Hyperbarics and Wound Care to help p... Continue Reading -
NUTRITION, WOMEN'S CARE10 food safety tips to protect yourself and your b...
Jun 27, 2017
Due to a weakened immune system, pregnant women and their unborn babies are at high risk of contracting a foodborne illness. It is important for expecting moms to practice safe food handling and cooki... Continue Reading