The whole family is in town. You’ve managed to get everyone seated comfortably, cooked enough food for a small army, and hand out presents. So, no better time to have a serious and possibly somber family talk, right? The holidays are all about good cheer, but they’re also when you have everyone together in one […]
Category: Simplifying Health Care
Toys, Pillows, What Else is Threatening Your Baby’s Sleep Safety?
We’ve all heard the phrase “sleeping like a baby.” We usually use it when we’ve slept soundly and peacefully, without interruption. Well, sleeping like a baby isn’t quite that simple. Sleep is incredibly important for a baby’s physical and mental development. Newborns typically need between 14 and 17 hours of sleep per day, and infants […]
You’ve Met Your Deductible: Which Medical Services Should You Have Before Year’s End?
It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means Black Friday is around the corner. With sales and discounts unlike any other time of the year, Black Friday is paradise when you’re on a budget. (Yes, this has to do with health — stick with us!) The arrival of Thanksgiving also means it’s almost the end of the year. […]
Should You Get a 3D Mammogram?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but at Stormont Vail Health, we think about breast health year-round. With the exception of certain skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. In the US, about 1 in 8 women is expected to develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. And […]
Sleeping with the Enemy: How to Avoid Getting the Flu from Your Spouse
Flu season is back with a vengeance. But, as a busy adult taking care of your family, working, and generally trying to keep it together, the flu is one thing you definitely don’t have time for. Unfortunately, the flu is very contagious, easily passed from person to person. If a person with the flu who […]
Is This a Good Thing? 4 Health Changes After 40 (That You Shouldn’t Freak Out About)
It might feel like it happened overnight. You woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed, um, some changes: Wrinkles that definitely weren’t there before, a drop in energy, more frequent nighttime visits to the bathroom, and oh goodness a whole new appreciation for sleep. No matter how it came on, it’s happened: […]