Doctor: “Why are you here today?” Man: “My wife made me.” While that joke is a good tension reliever in the doctor’s office, it is often true. When health problems go undiscovered or untreated, men’s risks of an interrupted lifestyle or early death from potentially preventable conditions or diseases increase substantially.
It’s easy to forget that our skin is the largest organ in the body. But it has a way of reminding us with sunburn, new freckles and moles, itchy rashes, or age spots. With a total area of about 22 square feet of skin on the average body, a lot can happen when you stop to think about the skin you’re in.
Remember the green Mr. Yuk sticker? The dangers of poisons today can be less obvious and can appear attractive or even trendy. You may have these in your home.
While there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, wearing a helmet that is sized for your child’s age and is appropriate for his or her sport is essential. It must be well maintained, worn correctly, and certified for use by the manufacturer. These tips hold true for helmets of any sport: If your athlete’s baseball helmet has...
Glacial Ridge Health System’s Scrub Run is a 5K fun run/walk along Lake Minnewaska. The family-friendly event is taking place in person this year on Saturday, June 12 at City Park in Glenwood. As we kick off summer vacation, the Scrub Run theme of “I can and I will” marks the spirit behind the event....
All of that "stuff" used to be money. In addition to getting your possessions under control, there are also health benefits to decluttering—from less stress and...
Learn about the technology and training that makes better stroke outcomes possible in rural communities. Do you know the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. to identify signs of a stroke?
Comfort food is easy to rely on during stress or long winter days. If your nutrition has slipped and stretchy pants dominate, it’s time for change.
Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer in the U.S. but can be successfully treated if found early with a colonoscopy. Please don't skip your due date.
Such a small area of the body can make a large impact on wrist or hand fractures, injuries from falls, or a condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more - prevention and treatment.
