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When you do not sleep enough, the negative effects stretch far beyond grumpiness during the day. Lack of sleep can have serious long-term consequences, including obesity and heart disease.
“Studies have shown that people with short sleep times (generally less than six hours a day) are more... Read more
Any parent whose child has experienced night terrors knows all too well how terrifying they can be: The child sits straight up in bed, eyes wide open and screams inconsolably. Though he appears to be awake, he will not remember the incident in the morning.
It is... Read more
If your student athlete experiences an injury on the field or court, he or she may benefit from Kinesio taping. Kinesio tape is a special type of tape often used to treat and prevent sports injuries.
The elastic properties and adhesive ability of the tape are what... Read more
Families with critically ill newborns will enjoy all the benefits of comfortable private rooms at Saint Francis Medical Center, thanks to support from the Medical Center’s Foundation.
Saint Francis Foundation is contributing $1.5 million to help to pay for a new Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit... Read more
When you have a lack of saliva in your mouth, it can feel very dry. There are several different causes:
Dehydration: If you do not have enough fluid in your system, this can create dry mouth.
Medication side effects: Hundreds of medications can cause dry mouth as a... Read more
The holiday season is a time to get together with family and friends, but it is also a time filled with lots of food and beverages that are high in calories. It is important to remember to place healthy nutrition on your holiday list.
According to the... Read more
Is it safe to exercise in cold, wet weather? Only if you protect yourself first. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising outdoors. As long as you dress warmly and take other precautions, you can exercise safely all winter long.
Dress in... Read more
However, if you have just discovered you are lactose intolerant, it is probably a good idea to mention it to your doctor. “While lactose intolerance is not dangerous in itself, you should talk to your doctor to make sure you do not have another condition such... Read more
If you think you are having a heart attack, the two most important actions you can take are to call 9-1-1 and swallow an aspirin. “An aspirin can save your life,” says Duc T. Nguyen, DO, interventional cardiologist at Saint Francis Medical Center. “It is also... Read more
There is no bigger challenge to your diet than those fourth-quarter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Between Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving leftovers, office Holiday parties, Christmas bake sales, New Year’s Eve revelry and New Year’s Day bowl games, you face a two-month shmorgishborg that could knock... Read more
While there is no cure for dementia, catching it early may delay major damage to the brain. That is why it is important to watch carefully for early signs of dementia in your loved ones – forgetting dates and times and misplacing objects they would not... Read more
Restless legs syndrome may make your legs feel twitchy — like you need to get up and move around. It can make sleeping particularly difficult and lead to daytime drowsiness and sleep deprivation.
Doctors do not know what causes restless legs syndrome. For some people, it may be... Read more
Though some people do not think of men as having breasts, men can develop breast cancer. There are about 2,100 cases of male breast cancer in the United States each year. The good news is that this type of breast cancer typically has a better prognosis... Read more
The best way to treat kidney cancer is to remove the tumor, and the easiest way to remove the tumor is to use robotic surgery. When you undergo minimally invasive, robotic surgery, you experience less pain, a quicker recovery and a shorter hospital stay than in... Read more
Breast cancer is most curable when doctors catch it early. That is why annual mammograms starting at age 40 are so important – and why Saint Francis Medical Center is committed to helping women obtain mammograms, even if they cannot afford them.
Saint Francis’ Dig for Life... Read more
If you are pregnant, it is normal to gain weight; however, carrying too many extra pounds before and during pregnancy is unhealthy not just for you, but your unborn child.
According to a report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, babies of obese mothers (i.e.,... Read more
Breast cancer surgery takes a serious toll on your body. Regular exercise and proper nutrition can do wonders for helping you feel like yourself more quickly. “Even small amounts of exercise can help boost your energy,” says Mark A. Meadors, DO, medical oncologist/hematologist at Saint Francis... Read more
Cakes, cookies, chips, candy – coworkers love bringing treats to work. Then there are the surprise birthdays and group lunches. All these things can sabotage your diet if you’re not careful. The American Council on Exercise offers these tips for staying on your diet while on... Read more
Those workers you have been noticing at Saint Francis Medical Center are setting the stage for the next generation of patient care. Saint Francis’ Building on Excellence expansion and renovation project is well underway, and parts of the project are set to be completed by the... Read more
When your body is transitioning between different stages of sleep, you may feel like you are conscious but unable to move. This condition is called sleep paralysis and can occur in as many as four out of every 10 people. “When you sleep, your body moves... Read more
When you do not sleep enough, the negative effects stretch far beyond grumpiness during the day. Lack of sleep can have serious long-term consequences, including obesity and heart disease.
“Studies have shown that people with short sleep times (generally less than six hours a day) are more... Read more
Any parent whose child has experienced night terrors knows all too well how terrifying they can be: The child sits straight up in bed, eyes wide open and screams inconsolably. Though he appears to be awake, he will not remember the incident in the morning.
It is... Read more
If your student athlete experiences an injury on the field or court, he or she may benefit from Kinesio taping. Kinesio tape is a special type of tape often used to treat and prevent sports injuries.
The elastic properties and adhesive ability of the tape are what... Read more
Families with critically ill newborns will enjoy all the benefits of comfortable private rooms at Saint Francis Medical Center, thanks to support from the Medical Center’s Foundation.
Saint Francis Foundation is contributing $1.5 million to help to pay for a new Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit... Read more
When you have a lack of saliva in your mouth, it can feel very dry. There are several different causes:
Dehydration: If you do not have enough fluid in your system, this can create dry mouth.
Medication side effects: Hundreds of medications can cause dry mouth as a... Read more
The holiday season is a time to get together with family and friends, but it is also a time filled with lots of food and beverages that are high in calories. It is important to remember to place healthy nutrition on your holiday list.
According to the... Read more
Is it safe to exercise in cold, wet weather? Only if you protect yourself first. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising outdoors. As long as you dress warmly and take other precautions, you can exercise safely all winter long.
Dress in... Read more
However, if you have just discovered you are lactose intolerant, it is probably a good idea to mention it to your doctor. “While lactose intolerance is not dangerous in itself, you should talk to your doctor to make sure you do not have another condition such... Read more
If you think you are having a heart attack, the two most important actions you can take are to call 9-1-1 and swallow an aspirin. “An aspirin can save your life,” says Duc T. Nguyen, DO, interventional cardiologist at Saint Francis Medical Center. “It is also... Read more
There is no bigger challenge to your diet than those fourth-quarter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Between Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving leftovers, office Holiday parties, Christmas bake sales, New Year’s Eve revelry and New Year’s Day bowl games, you face a two-month shmorgishborg that could knock... Read more
While there is no cure for dementia, catching it early may delay major damage to the brain. That is why it is important to watch carefully for early signs of dementia in your loved ones – forgetting dates and times and misplacing objects they would not... Read more
Restless legs syndrome may make your legs feel twitchy — like you need to get up and move around. It can make sleeping particularly difficult and lead to daytime drowsiness and sleep deprivation.
Doctors do not know what causes restless legs syndrome. For some people, it may be... Read more
Though some people do not think of men as having breasts, men can develop breast cancer. There are about 2,100 cases of male breast cancer in the United States each year. The good news is that this type of breast cancer typically has a better prognosis... Read more
The best way to treat kidney cancer is to remove the tumor, and the easiest way to remove the tumor is to use robotic surgery. When you undergo minimally invasive, robotic surgery, you experience less pain, a quicker recovery and a shorter hospital stay than in... Read more
Breast cancer is most curable when doctors catch it early. That is why annual mammograms starting at age 40 are so important – and why Saint Francis Medical Center is committed to helping women obtain mammograms, even if they cannot afford them.
Saint Francis’ Dig for Life... Read more
If you are pregnant, it is normal to gain weight; however, carrying too many extra pounds before and during pregnancy is unhealthy not just for you, but your unborn child.
According to a report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, babies of obese mothers (i.e.,... Read more
Breast cancer surgery takes a serious toll on your body. Regular exercise and proper nutrition can do wonders for helping you feel like yourself more quickly. “Even small amounts of exercise can help boost your energy,” says Mark A. Meadors, DO, medical oncologist/hematologist at Saint Francis... Read more
Cakes, cookies, chips, candy – coworkers love bringing treats to work. Then there are the surprise birthdays and group lunches. All these things can sabotage your diet if you’re not careful. The American Council on Exercise offers these tips for staying on your diet while on... Read more
Those workers you have been noticing at Saint Francis Medical Center are setting the stage for the next generation of patient care. Saint Francis’ Building on Excellence expansion and renovation project is well underway, and parts of the project are set to be completed by the... Read more
When your body is transitioning between different stages of sleep, you may feel like you are conscious but unable to move. This condition is called sleep paralysis and can occur in as many as four out of every 10 people. “When you sleep, your body moves... Read more
