I mentioned in my first blog post that I’m not the perfect pregnant lady. I say that because while I love having a baby at the end of this, I don’t bask in being pregnant. I, like many, feel super crummy the first 13 weeks, yes, but my aches and annoyances continue throughout the whole…
Keeping hope I was diagnosed with stage I melanoma in August 2011 when my youngest son was two months old. I had surgery to remove it that October and although the recovery was longer than anticipated, it was relatively easy and no additional treatment was necessary. So, to be honest, the fact that I had…
Nearly 50,000 people in the United States die from pneumonia each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For most patients, pneumonia can be treated with oral antibiotics, rest and fluids. More serious cases may require a hospital stay to deliver antibiotics intravenously and to allow health care providers to monitor breathing….
“Baby we were born to run,” echoes through my head and I think to myself, “Today, I am.” I have made time today to go for a run, and I’ve looked forward to this moment all day. However, I confess I have an addiction — a love for numbers and data. I want to know…
Serving as the nurse manager of the emergency department at Norton Audubon Hospital keeps Renée Cecil, R.N., on her toes, but it’s taking on the personal challenge of teaching Hands-Only CPR that keeps her hopping. “As a nurse I see the devastation caused by a heart attack and empathize with family and friends who wish…
For years, Denise Valente suffered from a nonmalignant fibrocystic breast condition. Her breasts would get tender, swollen and lumpy, and she would have the cysts aspirated. It was so predictable, in the words of the 58-year-old Valente, “I got pretty nonchalant about it.” Then in 2010, she discovered a lump in her right breast that…
Did you know for every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy for some people may increase by two hours! Wednesday, April 6, is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association is challenging us to “lace up and go” for a walk. By starting this simple healthy habit, we can improve our overall health in big…
No one likes to think about being in a nursing home, but the fact is more than half of us will be in one when we get older. How prepared are you to care for your parents if they’re not physically or mentally able to care for themselves? Could you help your parents manage their…
Your teen’s doctor just suggested the birth control pill. Before you mutter “I don’t think so,” hold on a minute. There might be a good reason — a medical reason — and it doesn’t mean your teen is going to go out and start having sex. Teen girls often go on the pill (or another…
The surest way to know whether you are maintaining a healthy weight is to know your body mass index (BMI). An unhealthy BMI can lead to many serious health conditions. It also can keep you from living the life you want to live. You have the power to change your life. Find your BMI here…
Turmeric, a beautifully colored relative of ginger, is a spice commonly used in curry and added to foods for color. It also has a host of health benefits, mainly thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, can help with heartburn and indigestion, joint pain, pelvic pain, and even depression…
I came across a news article that finally validated my coffee habit. The study touts that drinking coffee is tied to a lower risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS). And we’re not talking one cup, but upward of five full cups of coffee a day. But then that little voice of reason that likes to…
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