EATING WELL- Stroke Awareness Month—bringing the Mediterranean Diet to the Midwest

IN OCTOBER OF 2024, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) released new guidelines to help lower stroke risk. The last update was a decade ago, so it was high time for this revision.

Chemotherapy patients can control fatigue

CHEMOTHERAPY-RELATED FATIGUE— a very common side effect of cancer treatment that’s estimated to impact over 80 percent of patients who undergo chemotherapy—can be both pervasive and debilitating.

Rooted in war, occupational therapy can bring peace of mind and body

THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT) is commonly understood to help people alleviate aches, pains, and post-surgery conditions. Less understood is the relatively newer field of occupational therapy (OT), for which to get a clear picture we turn to the aftermath of World War I.

How to ensure an aging loved one is getting adequate nutrition

The aging process is often accompanied by a wide range of physical, psychological, emotional, economic, and social changes, some quite obvious but others much more subtle. Among the many changes seniors can experience is an increased risk of malnutrition.

EATING WELL - The facts on raw milk

A FEW MONTHS AGO, I was asked to give a talk on the topic of raw milk.

The hospice philosophy explained

HOSPICE—WHAT KIND OF thoughts and feelings does this word evoke? Fear? Pain? Loneliness? Death?The word hospice comes from the Latin word “hospitum,” which means hospitality, a place of rest and protection. The word was initially utilized to describe a place provided for ill and weary travelers.

Quality performance footwear is a wise investment

FOOTWEAR MADE FOR an active lifestyle comes with varying levels of support, stability, cushioning, and comfort combined to work best for varying types of feet and functions. But one thing remains constant in this equation—you get what you pay for.Always compare apples-to-apples.