WellNotes - Page 8 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 […]

Getting Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine

December 7, 2020

Around the world, thousands of scientists and researchers have been working at a fast pace this year to bring vaccines to market that can help […]

COVID-19 Fatigue

November 18, 2020

As COVID-19 case numbers surge across the United States, some people are experiencing pandemic fatigue after many months of social distancing, mask wearing and quarantines. […]

COVID-19 Information and Updates

November 2, 2020

Stay up-to-date with news and information related to COVID-19 and the services of Sarah Bush Lincoln. Our Daily Updates page located at www.sarahbush.org/dailyupdates provides you with […]

Why It’s So Important to Get Your Yearly Flu Shot

October 6, 2020

A “little case of the flu” can be a big deal as you get older. The body’s ability to fight infection weakens with age. Plus, […]

Boost Your Immunity

September 24, 2020

Have you been so focused on COVID-19 that you haven’t given much thought to the approaching cold and flu season? Fortunately, you’re not destined to […]

Understanding Ovarian Cancer

September 16, 2020

Cancer happens when cells in the body change (mutate) and start to grow out of control. These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. […]

5 Tips for New Caregivers

August 26, 2020

Becoming a caregiver often means making big changes in your own life. You might be helping an aging parent or ailing loved one with cooking, […]

Bike Your Way to Better Health

August 10, 2020

Talk about the cycle of life: You could save money and cut pollution while getting a workout. Biking has long been popular for recreation, but […]

Turn Over a New Leaf

July 17, 2020

When was the last time you thought about … lettuce? This popular vegetable shows up everywhere from salads to burgers to sandwiches. While you may […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child

April 1, 2020

Your kids are hearing about coronavirus (COVID-19). You want to make sure they get reliable information — and you want them to hear it from you. […]