Healthy Habits for the New Year

Healthy Habits for the New Year

The new year is the perfect time to reevaluate your wellness goals and adjust your approach to improved health. Here are reminders of how you can prioritize your wellness for the new year and beyond. Increase Your Vegetable Intake When new year resolutions come...
Thyroid 101: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Thyroid 101: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Most people have heard of the thyroid, but few are aware of just how important it is to their overall health. This small, butterfly-shaped gland sits near the base of your throat and is an integral component of the body’s endocrine system. The gland is responsible for...
Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays can present unique challenges when it comes to staying healthy but enjoying this time of year certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health. Here are a few ways to navigate the season with wellness in mind. Getting Through Flu Season Reports...
Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes

Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes

In Diabetes 101 (Part 1), we covered diabetes risk factors and symptoms. In honor of National Diabetes Month this November, we’re further showcasing how to manage diabetes after diagnosis. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic illnesses, meaning they require...
Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Diabetes is a chronic illness that impacts the body’s process of turning food into energy. Normally, food is broken down into sugar (glucose), which is then released into the blood. As blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps your...
Catching Breast Cancer in Time: A Mammogram Miracle

Catching Breast Cancer in Time: A Mammogram Miracle

Breast cancer screenings and mammograms remain essential in the fight against breast cancer. Sabrina Hodges, the patient financial services manager at Morgan Medical Center, strongly agrees thanks to her own personal experience. In early 2019, Morgan Medical Center...