Your Health

Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

The most common reason people give for not sticking to a healthy eating routine is a lack of time for meal preparation. When people give us this excuse, we like to tell them about the benefits of using a slow cooker.

Jason White, MD, & Shannon Vickers, NP, Deaconess Clinic Allergy
 
Many people know they have allergies because at of sneezing, itching and other symptoms that make miserable (especially if they happen at the same time each year). However, figuring out what allergens are the problem can be a guessing game without testing.  Winter can be a great time for allergy testing. 

Deaconess Clinic Internal Medicine

The American Heart Association released study information and new guidelines at their annual conference.

Raghav Gupta, MD, FCCP
Medical Director, COPD

Get the basic explanations of COPD--how it can be prevented, diagnosed and treated; and get tips on managing COPD—particularly in the winter.
 

Bradley Scheu, DO, Deaconess Clinic Gateway
Mia Hindi, MD, Deaconess Clinic Gastroenterology

The American Cancer Society recently revised its its colorectal screening guidelines.  Learn more.