Understanding Anxiety in Children
By Kathleen Miller, MD Pediatrician at Fishers Pediatrics If you’re a parent, it’s likely you’ve witnessed some form of anxiety in your kids. Whether it’s separation anxiety when leaving them with a babysitter or being nervous about a big test, worries and fears are a natural part of childhood development. For parents, it’s never easy […]
Maintain—Don’t Gain
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE ‘Tis the season for holiday weight gain. This year instead of gaining the average 5-12 pounds and then working it off in the new year, try to stay on top of the pounds by using the following tips. Stay Active. It’s that time of year when it gets colder […]
Setting Yourself Up for an Active 2017
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC At the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on the fitness and health goals you set last January. Can you remember your motivation in January 2016 to obtain a gym membership and begin exercising every day? Not having accountability, support or mini goals in place makes obtaining […]
Beat the Winter Blues with Exercise
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist It seems to happen a lot this time of year—the winter season has an effect on your physical and mental outlook. Luckily, exercise is a great solution to those pesky winter blues. While it’s not always easy to stay as active as we want during the winter months, with a […]
6 Ways to Stay Active During the Holiday Season
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Staying active during the busy holiday season can be a challenge to say the least. With that being said, it’s possible and very beneficial to stay active throughout the day. Here are some tips: Plan in advance. Look for ways to stay active when you travel, either by finding a […]
Don’t Flush! Here’s How You Should Get Rid of Unused Medications
By Amy Sheller, PharmD We’ve all heard of spring-cleaning, but what about a December purge to get the new year off to a great start? Cleaning out your medicine cabinet every now and then is important to keep unused or expired prescription medications out of the wrong hands. Narcotic pain medications can be stolen by […]
Birth control: Find the right one for you
By Dr. Katheryn Moreira Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN As a gynecologist, I spend a lot of time talking to women of all ages about birth control, which is defined as any method used to prevent pregnancy. When it comes to birth control, there are so many options and there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. In general, […]
Support Riverview Health Foundation with a Gift of $40
As we approach the holiday season and take time to reflect, the Riverview Health Foundation is thankful for you. Without your support over the last 40 years, we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish so many amazing projects like the creation of the Women’s Pavilion, the Emergency Center expansion, the Cardiology campaign or the new […]
What You Never Knew About How Stress Affects Your Heart
By J. Mario Pyles, MD, FACC A racing heartbeat, a pit in your stomach, a pounding in your ears—all of these are familiar symptoms of increased heart rate caused by a moment of extreme mental stress. Most people have probably experienced this, because mental stress is a normal part of life. However, long-term mental stress […]
Diabetes 101: the Biology of the Disease
By Brittany Wonnell, MS, RD – Wellness Dietitian Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease that occurs when an individual has elevated blood glucose (or sugar). This could be due to inadequate insulin production or the body’s cells being unable to respond properly to insulin, or both. There are different symptoms associated with the […]