Keep Stress at Bay with These Mindfulness Practices
By Brittany Wonnell, RD Though mindfulness can mean different things to everyone, essentially, it’s being aware and engaged in the present. Throughout the busy workday, it’s important to practice mindfulness to bring yourself back into the moment, which can help ease stress or provide relief during a hectic day. With these four methods, you can […]
The Importance of Spiritual/Mental Health Initiatives in the Workplace
By Derek Hansen, Director of Chaplaincy Services Wellness is about more than just physical health, exercise and nutrition. It’s the full integration of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Wellness is multifaceted, and each of these facets interact and contribute to our overall wellbeing. Compassion, capacity for love, forgiveness, altruism, joy and fulfillment are components of […]
4 Facts About Osteoarthritis
Arthritis of the joints affects the lives of millions of people and living with joint pain can decrease the quality of your day-to-day life. According to the Arthritis Foundation, about 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, which is the most common of the three types of arthritis. Also read: Treatment Options for […]
Cardio Interval Training
Interval training is a great way to mix up your cardio routine while keeping things fresh. When you begin a new routine, you may see progress during the first few weeks and then hit a plateau. Integrating cardio intervals into your routine helps keep your body guessing and will lead you down the path of […]
Giving Tuesday: A Day to Give Back to Your Community
After two of the largest shopping days of the year—Black Friday and Cyber Monday—today provides an opportunity to do some giving. The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, known as Giving Tuesday, encourages individuals, organizations and families to give back to their communities. Giving can be as simple as volunteering for a charity, lending a hand to […]
Diabetes: The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
By Dawn Ayers, MD Noblesville Diabetes & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with nearly 30 million Americans who have diabetes, you’re bound to know someone who has been affected by the disease. Although diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States, people are often confused about the difference […]
Women: Take Charge of Your Cervical Health
By Polly Trainor, MD, OB/GYN Cervical health is a topic many women do not frequently think—or talk—about. For some, it’s brought up only during an annual gynecologic exam. On the other hand, some of us know a woman who has experienced a cervical health condition, which brings the topic front and center. January is National […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Know the Symptoms
Wheezing, a tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and coughing—all of these are symptoms of the common cold. Now imagine experiencing these symptoms not just for a couple of weeks, but all the time. This is the reality for those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Dr. Ahmad Saltagi, a pulmonologist at […]
Understanding Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatment and Support
Many of us either know someone who has diabetes or are battling the condition ourselves. With blood sugars to check, insulin or other medications to take, and a host of other things to worry about, managing diabetes can seem overwhelming at times. Dr. H.N. Nagaraja, an endocrinologist with Noblesville Diabetes and Endocrinology, joins us today […]
Managing Bone and Joint Health
In recognition of Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week, Riverview Hospital is highlighting steps you can take to prevent and treat bone and joint problems, such as back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries and osteoporosis. To better understand these conditions, consider these facts from the US Bone and Joint Health Initiative: Nearly half of Americans […]