by Memorial Health System | Nov 20, 2019 | Community Health, Healthy Living
With Thanksgiving not too far away, everyone is beginning to have visions of turkey legs and mashed potatoes dancing in their heads. Unfortunately, that Thanksgiving meal can come back to haunt you if it is cooked or stored improperly. Here are some tips to keep you...
by Memorial Health System | Nov 19, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
There is nothing like the uncomfortable burning sensation of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Bladder health changes as we get older, and sometimes bladder problems such as UTIs or incontinence are unavoidable. November is Bladder Health Month! Since bladder health...
by Memorial Health System | Nov 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Heartburn is such a common condition that it is often ignored as caused by poor lifestyle decisions. Occasional heartburn may not be anything to be concerned about, but gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by chronic, recurring heartburn. Without...
by Memorial Health System | Nov 10, 2019 | Cancer Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
When you think of cancer, stomach cancer may not be the first type of cancer that comes to mind. However, around 27,500 Americans will receive a stomach cancer diagnosis this year. Also, over 17,000 of these patients will be men. It is also estimated that over 11,000...
by Memorial Health System | Nov 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
November is American Diabetes Month! This month, we hope to give you with resources to help manage and even kick diabetes to the curb. If you’ve had your type 2 diabetes diagnosis for a while, you’ve probably accepted it and learned a great deal about treating it....
by Memorial Health System | Oct 16, 2019 | Cancer Care, Community Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women aside from skin cancer. It affects around 1 in 8 women in the United States during their lifetime. 1 However, many factors influence the chance of a woman developing breast cancer. Due to the variety of these...
