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Train Your Brain - The Benefits Of Exercise As We Age

Author: Lisa Veile-West R.N., BSN Team Health Coordinator, Hannibal Regional Hospital
Topics: Brain & Nervous System, Exercise & Fitness, Healthy Living, Mental Health

 

Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »

 
 
 
 

Did you know when you pick up a bottle of sunscreen that says it’s “waterproof” that it really isn’t? Will an SPF level under 15 help prevent skin cancer? The FDA is taking steps to ensure consumers have the information they need to know when buying sunscreen. More »

 
 
 
 

Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »

 
 
 
 

Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »

 
 
 
The Winter Blahs

Author: CoxHealth, Springfield
Topics: Mental Health, Seasonal Health

 

Bouts with "winter blahs" are common for everyone, but some people experience far greater suffering from seasonal depression. People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience low energy levels, the urge to withdraw socially and difficulty getting through their daily routine. More »