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Walking is Good for You. Here’s Why It’s no secret that walking is good for you. In fact, medical experts say it’s better than running. Walking improves fitness, reduces pain, eases depression and fatigue, and helps with circulation and posture, and more. It’s especially good for older adults. According to a study published in the journal “Circulation,” […]
31st Annual Crystal Heart Ball
The OSF HeathCare Foundation at Little Company of Mary Medical Center will host the 31st Annual Crystal Heart Ball on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Field Museum. Each year, the Ball showcases individuals and organizations for their outstanding accomplishments and service. The Venerable Mary Potter Humanitarian Award honors individuals whose personal and professional accomplishments […]
How to Deal with Bullying
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one in five students reports being bullied – but the actual number is believed to be even higher, perhaps even one in three kids, as some cases are not reported. Bullying can be verbal, emotional, or physical and can be based on a variety of aspects – from […]
Spring Clean Your Health Routine
It’s time for Americans to spring clean their health routines. A large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows inactivity can be worse for you than smoking, diabetes or having heart disease. Matt Janus, an OSF HealthCare exercise physiologist, says making recommended activity a priority can impact a person’s overall wellbeing […]
Kids are Cuckoo for CoCoMelon
The 21st century introduced to us a whole world of technology that has grown rapidly year by year. At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the time kids spent inside and on screens significantly increased. While there are ongoing debates on the topic of technology and kids, one thing is certain: Screen time […]
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 […]
OSF HealthCare Unveils New Vaccination Scheduling Tool
Eligible patients can now self-schedule COVID- 19 vaccine appointments. At OSF HealthCare, we believe vaccinations against COVID-19 are the best shot to help end the pandemic and that access to vaccines is imperative. Anyone age 16 and older can now self-schedule a COVID-19 vaccination at osfhealthcare.org/vaccine. After signing up, a confirmation code is generated, and […]