Showing Stories tagged with: Wellness
Displaying 1 - 15 of 102 search results
April 6, 2022
You’re Sick, Too?
An expert weighs in on why it feels like everyone is sick right now.
March 30, 2022
Taking It to the Bank
A little creative thinking and a lot of cooperation helped blood remain available during a national shortage.
February 23, 2022
What Is the Point of Yoga?
Sidelined by a foot injury, I began a low-impact yoga challenge with one question in mind: Is yoga a good cardiovascular workout?
January 11, 2022
‘I’m Right Where I Want To Be'
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is bringing a new generation of family doctors to communities in the North Country.
December 21, 2021
The Science of Happiness: How to Overcome Pandemic Grief
Two years into a global pandemic, the many ways COVID-19 has affected our mental health is becoming clear.
December 21, 2021
10 Tips to Stop Tossing and Turning
Sleep is critical to our overall health, but many of us get much less than we actually need.
December 20, 2021
Is It Easy to Give Blood? You Bet. Here’s How.
The pandemic has triggered a historic blood shortage and the need is critical. We’re asking you to roll up your sleeve to save a life.
November 18, 2021
Should I Go To the Emergency Department?
When you’re not feeling well, sometimes it’s difficult to decide where you should go to seek care. From the Emergency Department, to Urgent Care, to calling your primary care physician – there are a lot of options. Here’s our advice.
November 16, 2021
6 Health Conditions That Increase Your Risk of Flu
For some people, the flu is particularly dangerous. The flu vaccine can help reduce that risk.
October 29, 2021
Relationship Red Flags
Domestic abuse can take many forms – from physical violence to financial coercion. Here are nine warning signs that a romantic partner could become abusive.
October 14, 2021
COVID and Flu: You Have the Power to Help Prevent a Twindemic
For Jessie Leyse, MD, an infectious disease expert, it all comes down to making smart choices to mitigate risk. Influenza kills people every year, and having a vaccine could save your life.
October 4, 2021
Flu Vaccine: The Top 5 Myths Busted
To help you make an informed decision about getting a flu vaccine, we put five of the most common myths under the microscope.
September 17, 2021
10 Minutes is Better Than No Minutes
Dylan Daniels, EP, CCEP, has heard all the reasons why people can’t exercise, and he has a solution for each. Getting a little exercise each day can significantly improve physical and mental health.
June 29, 2021
Walking Is Enough
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get the exercise you need to stay healthy. Learn how, one step at a time, you can gain the physical benefits of regular movement.
June 11, 2021
Summer School: How to Avoid and Treat Tick Bites
Our region’s wooded hillsides and grassy fields are the perfect place to recreate and enjoy the summer season, but ticks thrive in these areas, too. Here’s our advice for avoiding and treating tick bites all year long.