Having Fun in the Sun While Staying Safe
By Kathleen Miller, MD, Riverview Medical Group – Fishers Pediatrics Summertime for kids often means playing outside, which is a great way to get those little ones active after a long winter. With the warm weather, there’s bound to be plenty of sunshine. Though we get sun exposure all year long, summer is the most […]
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
By Katie Boscia, RD As summer approaches, people start to spend more time in the sun, which often triggers thoughts of sunscreen. Using sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin. But did you know while you’re protecting your skin, you’re also not absorbing the vitamin D your body needs? Vitamin D is actually […]
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 […]
Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you may wonder how to stop the pain. For those with osteoarthritis, there are a variety of treatment options to help you get back to living life with less pain. Also read: 4 Facts about Osteoarthritis >> Start by giving yourself a rest by decreasing […]
Class Spotlight: Arthritis Aquatics
The Arthritis Aquatics class at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness is a gentle, flowing form of warm-water exercise that helps relieve pain and stiffness while improving joint flexibility. Water-based exercise is a great way to move your muscles and joints without worsening your symptoms of arthritis. Participating in physical activity in the water significantly decreases […]
Occupational Therapy Helps Get You Back on Your Feet
April is National Occupational Therapy (OT) month, which is a great time to learn how OT can help you or a loved one live your best life. Occupational therapists work with clients of all ages on strengthening their physical, mental and cognitive skills. They treat everything from complex neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease […]
Supporting Tobacco Users Who are Trying to Quit
By Mindi Matthews, Director of Health & Wellness If you know someone who’s trying to quit using tobacco, you have an important job as a support system. Here are some tips to help your friend or family member who is trying to quit: Do respect that the quitter is in charge. This is his or […]
Colon Cancer: Getting Tested Could Save Your Life
Also read: Personal Touches Aid Colorectal Cancer Recovery at Riverview Health If you are 50 or older, the American Cancer Society recommends you talk to your doctor about getting tested for colon cancer, even if you have no symptoms. If you have a parent, sibling or child who has had colon cancer or colon polyps, […]
Antioxidants: The Rainbow Connection
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC Certain lifestyle choices—such as smoking—produce substances called free radicals that attack the healthy cells found in our bodies. When these cells are weakened, the body becomes more susceptible to certain cancers. In order to combat this, there are certain foods you can eat that contain antioxidants to help protect your […]
Defining the Four-Letter Word, “Diet”
By Mindi Matthews, director of Health and Wellness at Riverview Health What does the word “diet” mean to you? The word actually comes from the Greek word “diaita,” which means “way of life.” For many people, however, it means following a specific food plan to lose weight. Once the weight is off, many people go […]