Commentary by Carol Rossetti We have all heard the words “super bugs” but most of us do not know what they really mean or how they apply to us. MRSA, a staph infection that is resistant to the known prescription antibiotics, is a super bug that many of us have heard of and many have experienced. But you may not [...]
Commentary by Cindy Sams How long have you been talking to your friends, family and doctor about needing and wanting to get in shape and workout more? But what do we do? We make excuses! Or if you’re in deep denial, we’ll call them “logical reasons.” Well, let’s take a look at the top three excuses I hear year-round and [...]
By Nancy Edwards A new workout facility on East 96th Street celebrated its grand opening recently by inviting a well-known local athlete. Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts football placekicker, signed autographs for dozens of local residents who waited in line to meet him at Anytime Fitness. “We wanted to do something nice for the community and offer charter memberships to the [...]
On Saturday, March 23, St.Vincent Fishers Hospital will host its pre-opening event for the local community at 13914 Southeastern Parkway (off I-69 and Exit 210) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St.Vincent Fishers Hospital’s 110-square foot expansion will focus on wellness, women’s health and family health. The new hospital encompasses 30 medical/surgical beds, 10 labor-delivery-recovery-post-partum beds and 10 [...]
By Dan Domsic For a fraction of the cost of most doctor’s bills, people in Fishers can get a closer look at their heart’s health. IU Health Saxony, 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, is offering heart scans for $49. The procedure takes less than five minutes and could reveal a person’s risk of heart disease. “It’s extremely powerful information for [...]
By Cindy Sams Say it with me: Endorphins are our happy hormones! They are also among the brain’s chemicals known as neurotransmitters. There are at least 20 types found in humans. That’s a whole lot of happiness swirling around, eh? They are known to reduce feelings of pain and induce magical feelings of well-being and euphoria. Sound good? You bet. [...]
Commentary By Steven Hill, MD, Internal Medicine, IU Health Physicians If your New Year’s resolutions include improving your health, there are important habits you can adopt to help keep you on track. The top three healthy habits for everyone are: Exercise regularly – The American Heart Association recommends that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or [...]
Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, a new, free mobile app is making it easier for users to create and track their healthy habits. My Healthy Habits is part of an American Heart Association “Listen to Your Heart” initiative. Supported by Indiana University Health, the app is now available on iTunes for iPhone and iPad users. It will [...]
Commentary By April Conard Have you ever thought that if you had the money to spend on a personal trainer, you would be in the best shape of your life? Someone else to hold you accountable and push you more than you would push yourself? Well, I don’t have someone, but I have something. It is called the BodyFit Media System, [...]
During this busy time of year, it’s important to remain safety-focused. Here are some tips to help everyone have an enjoyable and safe holiday season. Holiday Entertaining When visiting friends or family, watch for danger spots, including unlocked cabinets, dangerous chemicals, and accessible stairways and radiators. Clean up soon after hosting a holiday party to eliminate choking hazards. Be sure [...]
