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… As we get closer to summer, many of us start looking for a quick fix to get ourselves into our beach bodies.  But remember—we didn’t get to our … you need to be with your weight loss, as well as realizing how high of a risk you are for the complications that come with obesity. Plug in your height and weight into an online BMI … high-protein diets?  Fad diets and diet plans based on macronutrients come and go. There is no good or long-term data to say any diet over another is better for weight loss. What is more …

… can urge your teen to try. First, I always stress to my patients the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, staying active and eating healthy foods on a regular schedule without … room to block out stimulation. They can also try applying a cool washcloth to the forehead. For most of my patients who come to the clinic with the complaint of frequent headaches, I …

… fats. Tackle those fats Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 cause of death and disability for those with Type II diabetes. Eating a diet low in saturated and trans fats, and rich in the healthier fats (for example: walnuts, olives, avocadoes, olive oil and canola oil) is important for a healthy heart. It's more important to eat foods (and yes, that includes your game-time …

… brighter because a weight loss journey has had a remarkable effect on her health.   A decision for better health A little over a year and a half ago, Joyce made a decision for her health. She and her husband wanted to drop some weight. They had just moved from Colorado … and my oxygen levels were just fine. I don’t use my c-pap anymore and I sleep fine.” Feeling good again Joyce and her medical providers say while her weight loss has helped, it’s not just …

… Perhaps you’ve even noticed a few changes to that trusty little box you rely on so heavily for checking the sugar content of your children’s favorite cereal. The Nutrition Facts label is … indicates that we’re getting plenty of these vitamins in our daily diets, and it would be rare for anyone to have a deficiency in either of them.   What’s been added to your label? Vitamin D … for some time. Regardless of what label you see, proper nutrition plays a critical role in good health. Taking just a few minutes to scan your labels can help set you and your family up …

… factors can contribute to developing medical conditions, and your provider is trained to look for these kinds of patterns. Used alongside your own up-to-date medical record , your family … – like heart disease, diabetes or cancer – are common in your family has numerous benefits for patients and providers. For example, a doctor might: Recommend earlier screenings, such as a  … history should have information from as many generations of family members as possible. A good rule of thumb is to try to obtain a three-generation history. Your first-generation …

… Although sleep doesn’t come easily for everyone, it’s vital to everyone’s health. And if you often find yourself reaching for a pill, powder or potion to help you catch your nightly Z’s, you’re in the same camp as more … other serious health issues, including diabetes and depression. If that’s not enough, getting good, consistent sleep can: Boost your mood and motivation Decrease your stress and anxiety Help …

… the hospital’s aging Medi-Bus, a service vehicle that has helped ensure health care access for thousands of people each year. For nearly four decades, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has provided transportation at no … from surgery, use wheelchairs or are dealing with the effects of chemotherapy may not be good candidates for public transportation. “If they can’t access the care they need,” Slevin …

… she’s now an interventional radiology nurse, Stenwall worked on the hospital’s short stay unit for five years. That’s where she met nursing assistant Kelsey Beck, CNA. The two single moms … about advancing her career,” Stenwall said. “And it was all because she wanted to provide for her daughter. She was trying so hard to take care of her child.” Stenwall could relate. “I … Beck find the path she was meant for, Stenwall asked her: “What is it that you feel you’re good at?” Patient care, Beck answered hesitantly. And Stenwall assured her she was right.   …

… is a special moment. With many new memories being made, getting your newborn on a path toward good health includes completing essential screening tests within the first few days after birth. … are collected on filter paper. The paper is then submitted to a state-contracted laboratory for analysis. Some parents have questions about what happens to leftover blood samples. In Nebraska, samples are kept for 90 days for quality assurance purposes. After that, specimens can be used for research if the …