WellNotes - Page 6 of 40 - A Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Blog

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 […]

5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

December 1, 2021

Do you have a weakness for your sister’s cherry cheesecake, Aunt Jenny’s casserole, or cousin Tom’s cookies? The holiday season is filled with tasty obstacles […]

Recognizing Signs of Depression

October 15, 2021

Nearly 7 percent of all U.S. adults suffer from depression, making it one of the most common mental health disorders.October is National Depression and Mental […]

How to Talk with Your Doctor About Mental Health

August 23, 2021

When your body isn’t well, you head to the doctor. But what if your mind isn’t feeling quite right? Your health care provider should hear […]

Prevent Injury Around Barbecue Grills

July 16, 2021

The act of flipping a row of sizzling burgers on a barbecue grill is one of summer’s simple pleasures. But there is danger lurking in […]

Plan Your Day for a Good Night’s Sleep

July 13, 2021

Your bedroom’s cool and dark. You’ve tried counting sheep. But still, you can’t quite seem to nod off—or stay there. If you’re having sleep problems, […]

Time is important in Stroke

May 27, 2021

When people experience stroke-like symptoms, time is of the essence. Strokes can damage the body quickly when people do not seek immediate medical care. However, […]

COVID and Long-Term Issues

May 27, 2021

7 Out of 10 Hospitalized COVID Patients Will Have Long-Haul Symptoms WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you land in the hospital with […]

SBL Welcomes Endocrinologist

April 21, 2021

Endocrinologist Sathya Subbiah has come to know her patients more like good friends and extended family members. “I like to understand them as a person. […]

COVID and Cardiac Disease

April 21, 2021

People with serious cardiac diseases are faring worse than patients without heart disease when they contract COVID-19. SBL Cardiologist B. Lakshmi, MD, explains that COVID-19 […]