(SPM Wire) An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but too much red meat can increase your risk of death, according to the first major study of meat's impact on overall mortality.Individuals who eat more red and processed meat have an increased risk of death from all causes and also from ...
DES MOINES, IOWA - Recently, Iowa Heath System announced the launch of HealthNet connect. HealthNet connect is a 3,200-mile fiber optic network that will transform the way patients receive health care and how medical information is shared among health-care providers by connecting hospitals, ...
Grundy County Public Health Services is sponsoring a foot clinic on Monday, May 18, at Arlington Place Assistant Living, 95 D Ave., Grundy Center.The clinic includes toenail trimming and foot massage. This program is designed to aid people who have difficulty cutting their toenails. If nails ...
March is National Colon Awareness Month and Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) wants to take the opportunity to educate you about this disease. Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow and multiply uncontrollably, damaging surrounding ...
Beans Are a Good Source of Protein and Dietary FiberBeans aren't just delicious, they're a good source of protein and dietary fiber. Beans help protect your digestive system from cancer, and they work in a multitude of dishes.Join registered dietitians from Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare at the ...
How Tea and Other Cancer Protecting Beverages Can Be Very Good for Us.There's nothing like a nice, hot beverage on a cold winter day to make you feel relaxed and comfortable, especially if you're under the weather. Hot beverages can do more than just warm you up though; they can literally help ...
How much do you really know about food allergies? Take this brief quiz to find out.True or False?1. Food allergy is, at most, a minor inconvenience. The most severe symptoms it can cause are digestive problems and headaches.2. Eating a small amount of an allergen can only cause a minor ...
"Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health, and is as friendly to the mind as to the body." Joseph AddisonAfter a holiday season filled sweets, relaxation, and football, many of us are resolving to improve our health in 2009. While resolving to work out for an hour every day and resolving to ...