Is Diet Soda Bad for You?
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Few beverages spark as much debate as diet soda. One week it’s linked to a new health concern, the next it’s defended as a helpful substitute for sugary drinks. So, what’s the truth? Despite many studies and plenty of opinions, the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. Health experts say for […]
Minimally Invasive Surgery Transforms Women’s Health Care
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Women dealing with chronic pelvic pain, heavy bleeding or other gynecologic issues may find relief through the advanced surgical options available at OSF HealthCare. Rafael Marquez, MD, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with OSF HealthCare and assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP), […]
If The Weighted Vest Fits, Wear It
Submitted by OSF HealthCare As spring approaches, more people will head outdoors to take a walk or run. One way to add to the intensity of your workout is by wearing a weighted vest. Adding weight to a walk or run is nothing new. People have been using hand weights or wrists and ankle weights for […]
Charcuterie Cheer: Crafting Healthy and Tasty Holiday Boards
Submitted by OSF Healthcare A charcuterie board can be a staple of any holiday gathering. Carly Zimmer, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at OSF HealthCare, says we love charcuteries because there are “no rules.” You can make them however you want and be creative. But Zimmer has some tips to find the right balance between tasty and healthy. Make […]
Healthy Chicago Equity Zones Confront Health and Racial Inequity
By Kristin Boza Healthy Chicago Equity Zones (HCEZ) are part of Healthy Chicago 2025, the City of Chicago’s community health improvement plan to develop strategies to close the racial life expectancy gap. The HCEZ aims to promote local engagement, regional public health priority setting, and improved coordination between Cook County Department of Public Health (CDPH) […]
Summer Running Safety
Summer means plenty of outdoor activities. For people who enjoy exercising, are looking to start a new fitness routine, or who are avid runners, this means lacing up the running shoes and heading outside for a run in the summer heat. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 40 million Americans run […]
Summer Running Safety
Summer means plenty of outdoor activities. For people who enjoy exercising, are looking to start a new fitness routine, or who are avid runners, this means lacing up the running shoes and heading outside for a run in the summer heat. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 40 million Americans […]
Staying Safe while Exercising Outdoors
The recent spread of the omicron variant, many people are venturing outdoors for their workouts once again even amid the cold winter weather. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors than outdoors, and studies show that people are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when […]
Coping with Holiday Stress
By OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center Pumpkins have been carved, apples have been picked, candy has been eaten, and the holiday season has officially commenced. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and all of the holidays that come around this time of year typically bring joy and excitement. However, they also can bring […]
Steering Clear of Bites and Stings
Warmer weather brings out insects including mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and ticks. Before venturing into your garden or onto the hiking trail, it is important to keep safety top of mind. Ashley Lisek, an APN with OSF Medical Group, offers bite and sting prevention and treatment tips. When going into any wooded area Lisek recommends wearing a long sleeve shirt and pants (not shorts) and close-toed shoes to avoid tick bites and minimize mosquito […]