WellNotes - Page 20 of 40 - A Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Blog

Early Lung Cancer Screening

Today, we’re diving into an essential health topic: lung cancer screening. Our recent Health Styles podcast with Interventional Pulmonologist Preeti Patel, MD, sheds light on […]

Energy Conservation and Fatigue Management

Feeling drained by daily tasks? Struggling to manage your energy? Energy conservation and fatigue management are essential strategies to help you maintain your vitality while […]

Exploring Weight Loss Medications

In recent years, weight loss medications have gained significant traction as tools for supporting weight management, with an ever-growing list of options. Thanks to increased […]

Thanksgiving Menu Tune-Up

Holidays bring joy — and often food anxiety. How to cook, how to serve, and, finally, how much? In an era when we all seem […]

2024 Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

Oct. 4, 2024 – The CDC says the influenza vaccine being used this flu season might be less effective than the one used last flu […]

What You Need to Know About the Latest Weight-Loss Drugs

Celebrities tout them. Diet programs recommend them. You may even know several people who take them. Behind the buzz, trendy weight-loss drugs have helped many […]

Essential Guidelines for Firework Safety

Thousands of Americans, many of them children, are injured each year in firework accidents. Most of these injuries occur during the Fourth of July holiday […]

Making Family Fitness Fun

Physical activity is a vital part of staying healthy. Encouraging healthy habits in your child is one of the best things a parent can do […]

The My Plate Lowdown

One source for sound nutrition advice is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). As a reference for meal planning, the AND recommends MyPlate.govand the Dietary Guidelines for […]

Should I Still Eat That?

While some eating habits may be considered quirky (like putting ketchup on everything), others are downright dangerous. That’s usually because they up the risk for […]

Snow Shoveling and Slips Bring Cold Weather Dangers

Clearing away snow can be hazardous to your health, experts warn. Shoveling snow causes 100 deaths a year in the United States, and injuries due […]

Walking Speed and Diabetes

People can walk away their risk of developing type 2 diabetes – but only if they walk fast enough, a new report finds. Folks who […]

Get the Facts About Holiday Splurges

The holidays are a time to be with those you love. You gather together, tell stories, laugh, and, unfortunately for a lot of people, eat […]

Prostate Cancer: The Basics

No man wants to hear that he has prostate cancer, but if he is diagnosed he will need to learn about the disease and how […]

Breast Cancer: Early Detection

You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if your healthcare provider finds and treats it early, when it’s small and hasn’t spread. The […]

School Refusal

What is school refusal? School refusal is a term used to describe the signs of anxiety a school-aged child has and their refusal to go […]

Understanding Infectious Disease Specialists

When it comes to your health, it’s essential to have access to the right medical professionals who can guide you through potential risks and concerns. […]

Protect your skin

What are sunscreens? Sunscreens protect the skin. They play an important role in blocking ultraviolet (UV) radiation from being absorbed by the skin. UV radiation damages the […]

Kick Car Sickness to the Curb

Car sickness is a common problem in young children—but don’t blame it on the car. It’s actually a form of motion sickness, a broader condition […]

Mythbusters: The Truth Behind Common Nutrition Myths

Eating fat makes you gain weight. Red meat is bad for you. The best way to lose weight is to eliminate carbs. “All-natural” foods are […]

Choose the Right Shoes

August 10, 2016

Shoes that provides a sturdy base can improve balance, especially among seniors prone to falling.

Health Tip: When it Takes Too Long to Fall Asleep

August 9, 2016

It’s common to occasionally toss and turn while trying to fall asleep, but for some people, it’s a nightly battle.

Exercising in the Heat

August 9, 2016

Exercise is important at any time of year, but the hot summer months require extra precautions to keep you from overheating.

Need More Energy?

August 8, 2016

Many people struggle to find the energy to make it through a busy day. But eating the right foods can help you power through.

Recipe: Lime Shrimp Kebabs

August 4, 2016

There’s nothing like a summer barbecue with family and friends to celebrate the season.

Ease Arthritis Pain With Warm Water

August 3, 2016

When joints are stiff and sore, warm water can be just what the doctor ordered.

Menopause Myths

August 2, 2016

Myth #1: Menopause begins at 50 Menopause begins at 50…or at 42…or 36…or 61. The average woman begins menopause at 52, but you may start […]

Reap the Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

August 1, 2016

High-intensity interval training affords big benefits in fitness and health without investing a lot of time. The training combines short bursts of vigorous exercise, followed […]

Get More Omega-3 Fatty Acids

August 1, 2016

Omega-3 fatty acids may improve your heart health and help you ward off heart disease.

Considering a Sleep Study?

July 29, 2016

If you can’t find a way to get to sleep, a sleep study may help you figure out what’s behind your insomnia.