WellNotes - Page 29 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 […]

Recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Fiery Mango Salsa

February 3, 2016

STUFFED PEPPERS (Gluten-Free) This meal is generally lightly seasoned, which allows each diner to add condiments to individual taste. Ingredients 4 large, square red, yellow, […]

Slow-Cooker Recipes to Feed Your Super Bowl Crowd

February 1, 2016

Enlist your Crock-Pot for easy eats on game day. With these mouthwatering Super Bowl recipes to enjoy your guests will all be winners, no […]

Herb Roasted Potatoes (Gluten-Free)

January 25, 2016

Ingredients 4 to 6 very small new potatoes, red or purple 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) Directions […]

Family Fun on a Budget

January 25, 2016

These days, dinner and a movie may feel more like a major expense than a cheap evening’s entertainment. And if you have children or older […]

How to Stay Rational While Trying to Conceive

January 22, 2016

Before you started trying to get pregnant, you probably assumed that making a baby would be super simple. But, in truth, only a minority […]

Do-It-Yourself Minestrone Soup

January 18, 2016

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion (about 1/2-cup chopped) 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 clove garlic (or 1 teaspoon […]

Cervical Cancer: Introduction

January 18, 2016

Click Image to Enlarge What is cancer? Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. To help you understand what […]

Planning Meals Leads to Better Health

January 15, 2016

It’s 2016… Happy New Year everyone! One of my goals for this year is to do a better job with meal planning and to try […]

A Discussion on Depression

January 7, 2016

Join SBL Psychiatrist Johnathon Yost, MD, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers Richard McDade and Jennifer Ogle, and host Lori Banks as they discuss depression on […]

A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away

January 7, 2016

You can avoid the flu this season by taking 1 simple step: Get a flu shot. Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu immunization […]