The symptoms were initially typical and inconsistent, but after her unusually defiant behavior landed her in Mercy’s Emergency Room, 12-year-old Payten Stout was fighting for her life.
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The symptoms were initially typical and inconsistent, but after her unusually defiant behavior landed her in Mercy’s Emergency Room, 12-year-old Payten Stout was fighting for her life.
September is National Aging Awareness Month. With the right preparation, we can support our bodies to feel strong, resilient and energized as we age.
Discussions on diet typically involve talking with clients about what to eat on training days. Pre-workout diet suggestions ensure their body has enough fuel to support the increased physical activity. Post-workout nutrition is also important as it helps to recover muscle. However, an area of diet that is sometimes left out of discussions is what to eat on rest days.
Finding balance, routine and well-being as the school year begins.
Forgiveness is not a passive endeavor, but rather a deliberate choice and intentional action. Perhaps National Forgiveness Day is the perfect opportunity to take account of the negative feelings you might be holding onto and embrace the transformative power of forgiveness.
Back-to-school season means busy mornings, packed afternoons and lots of snack requests. Whether you’re fueling tiny learners, teens with sports practice or yourself, balanced nutrition is the key to better focus, energy and mood.
Snacking can get a bad rap, even though dietitians are not against munching between meals. In fact, this type of fueling can be a key element in any healthy eating plan.
At Aerial Elegance Academy in Cedar Rapids, pole dancers are finding meaning no other sport affords them.
Strong arms are an important part of a well-balanced, fit body. Isabela Joyce, certified personal trainer and nutritionist at The M.A.C., goes over the muscles of the arm and some of the best exercises for building strength and definition in those muscles.
“Just bring a salad to pass!” This is the unofficial motto of many summer celebration invites and the reason we see the same standard sides at every barbecue. This year, let your Hy-Vee dietitians help you re-think the classic pasta salad with tips for building a crowd-pleasing platter that’s packed with nutrients to support your health and wellness goals all summer long.
When we pause to pray and listen, we reconnect with our inner wisdom: improving not just our spiritual well-being, but our emotional and physical health, too.
Arthritis in the shoulder can cause debilitating pain and limit your quality of life and ability to do everyday tasks. Luckily, improvements and innovations in total shoulder replacement surgery have made the procedure a reliable and effective way to relieve pain and improve function in patients.
If you are a parent who is constantly at the doctor’s office with your child with yet another sore throat, it may be time to talk to a doctor about long-term solutions.
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