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… of sleep. This week, I think it’s safe to say many of us are feeling a bit groggy.  The good news is, thanks to Daylight Savings Time we have more hours of daylight in the evening to be … don’t feel rested or get enough sleep, we try to compensate by eating too much.  Sleep is the best way to recharge our human battery, and is essential for metabolism, muscle recovery and mental alertness throughout the day. When we sleep our bodies …

… Second semester has begun It is a new year and can be a time of new beginnings for kids in school. Students can enter their second semester with a new outlook and with new … answer. "A child or teen has to maintain good health and have a good concept of wellness to best achieve their goals."  Dr. Elizabeth Walenz Methodist Physicians Clinic Pediatrician Health … your child’s overall health. Work with the school and counselors to help your child to be his best person and succeed.  If you have more questions and need advice on how to help your child in …

… the following: Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude. Allow yourself to regularly feel thankful for your life and the people in it. On your way to work, think of one thing that helped you get … day. It can be as small as reminding yourself that your office has coffee readily available. For crying out loud, take a day off! Your workplace will survive without you if you take some … Don't be afraid to ask for help. See if your employer has an employee assistance program.  Best Care EAP  offers counseling, training and a new boot camp called Identifying and Preventing …

… First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes … well, you know the rest. Unfortunately, for 12 percent of couples, that “baby in the baby carriage” is not easily achieved. While many of … , I see couples every day who are struggling with infertility, and I’m often asked how best to cope with the ups and downs of trying to build a family.  No easy topic Listen. I would … you how your infertility journey will end. But you can empower yourself with information. My best go-to resources include the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the Society for …

… year-round? A: Many people – including myself – have indoor and outdoor allergies and feel best when they take a daily allergy medication. But keep in mind that not all allergy medications … than others. You may need to try a couple options before knowing which medication works best for you. Q: If I’m not getting relief, can I take more than the prescribed dosage? A: It’s …

… to their after-hours needs. Common Illnesses Mean Urgent Care An urgent care clinic is perfect for common ailments such as colds, flu and strains. One study found that almost half of the ER … to lower costs even more. Life-Threating Ailments Mean Emergency Room The emergency room is for life-threatening episodes. Reasons to go to the emergency room include any sign of a stroke, … in a life-threatening situation. Driving to the emergency room could lose valuable time needed for treatment. Paramedics are able to assess a situation and begin care immediately. A Guide to …

… to outpace the number of donor organs. There are more than 108,000 Americans currently waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, and nearly 600 of them live in Iowa. “Organ donation can be a very difficult discussion for us as care providers, but also certainly for families facing that decision,” said Kyle … is on Friday, April 16. For more information about Iowa Donor Network activities, please visit IowaDonorNetwork.org . …

… national spotlight – what a better time to “Stick it to Brain Cancer”! Methodist, UNO and LEAP-for-A-CURE are teaming up to raise awareness and dollars, while also honoring the late Heather … late last year. After being diagnosed in 2008, Heather, along with her family, founded LEAP-for-a-CURE to raise money to benefit brain cancer awareness, education and treatment in the Omaha … UNO hockey fans can help carry on her dream Friday night. Before, during and after the game visit the LEAP-for-a-CURE table on the concourse to donate and win a UNO Maverick baseball suite …

… to work exclusively with Benson High School students. This is the second Upward Bound grant for Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) this year. NMC will receive $263,938 each year for five years. Through this grant, NMC will serve at least 60 Upward Bound Math and Science … students to pursue majors and careers in the STEM fields. Upward Bound is an essential program for addressing the achievement gap that exists in this country in regards to the college …