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Six things to think before you drinkMany of us like to cut loose and have a drink to toast in the new year. But when it comes to alcohol, there’s a lot you need to keep in mind to help keep your holiday diet on track.Beware the calorie count. Remember, alcohol has calories. A 12-ounce can or bottle …

April 7 is for everyoneNo one should have to choose between good health and the other necessities of life. The focus of the World Health Organization’s World Health Day is to remind all of us work to bridge the gap to ensure that all people have access to quality health services, where and when they…

“Changing Landscape of Healthcare” with Dr. Todd Eberle, MFH HospitalistEducational programs for AgeLess members. Sessions are held from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., on the same mornings as the wellness blood draws at Methodist Fremont Health, 3rd Floor of Health Park Plaza.Registration is required one week pr…

“What Matters” with Melissa Heavican, RN & Katy Bonham, Director of HospiceEducational programs for AgeLess members. Sessions are held from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., on the same mornings as the wellness blood draws at Methodist Fremont Health, 3rd Floor of Health Park Plaza.Registration is required one …

Fight or flightSometimes it’s hard to believe, but stress is a normal part of life. Stress is a normal physiologic reaction triggered by your brain to assist you in dealing with anything your mind perceives as a threat. It is a protective mechanism. In simple, it’s your brain’s way of deciphering it…

“Healthy Holidays” with Deborah Willcox, RD, MFH DietitianEducational programs for AgeLess members. Sessions are held from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., on the same mornings as the wellness blood draws at Methodist Fremont Health, 3rd Floor of Health Park Plaza.Registration is required one week prior to the ses…

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Whether it’s Christmas cookies or holiday cakes, this time of year can mean a lot of headaches for parents trying to avoid hyperactive kids. But do you really know how sugar works? Does it really make kids bounce off the walls?Sugar is a carbohydrateBelieve it or not, ki…

They can happen to anyone, but they overwhelmingly affect girls and women. They have no known cause. They’re deadly.  Eating disorders are dangerous mental illnesses that can have long-term mental and physical repercussions if not caught and treated properly. And they’re especially feared by parents…

Modern-day technologyTechnology today is really amazing. Who knew 15 years ago we would carry around tiny handheld computers with all the knowledge of the Internet at our fingertips? Growing up, I had my first computer when I was in high school. Today, my two-year-old knows how to use my iPad with e…

Methodist Health System is excited to announce that urgent care and occupational medicine services are available at a new Methodist clinic location in downtown Omaha.The clinic is at 312 S. 15th St., just south of 15th and Farnam streets. Its urgent care providers are trained in caring for a range o…