“How’s your sex life?” Neither the question nor the answer rolls off the tongue easily in polite company. That, in part, explains why doctors haven’t traditionally asked patients how joint replacement affects their sex lives, despite asking dozens of other questions before and…
Read More
Nearly 40,000 women will die of breast cancer this year. That’s a humbling thought, but in fact breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. That’s why it’s never been more important to schedule your breast cancer screening.…
Read More
The Heads Up!!! Foundation recently donated $3,000 to the Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. The gift will pay for the purchase of the “Craniofacial Family Notebook” which is given to parents of newborns at their first clinic visit. The notebook…
Read More
If you think sending your kids to summer camp is a hip trend in highly-evolved parenting, think again. City-dwelling parents began the tradition during the 1860s because it was healthier than keeping kids at home before air-conditioning was invented. Based on expectations today’s parents have about…
Read More
Hospice care is often not started soon enough. The doctor, patient or family member may resist hospice because they believe it means they’re “giving up.” This is not true. Hospice care offers hope and a quality of life, allowing patients to make the best of each day during their last…
Read More
The business of keeping people fit and active has been growing since the 1970s. As Americans become more health conscious and our nation’s seniors show more interest in staying active, that trend is expected to continue over the next five years. This means more choices for consumers. We asked Steve…
Read MoreMore fun obesity and health-related facts from the Obesity Action Coalition! • According to a University of Missouri - Columbus study, walking your dog 20 minutes a day, five days a week can produce an average weight-loss of 14 pounds. • Soft drinks account for 13 percent of a teenager’s…
Read More
Encouraging kids to be physically active is often a gateway to a lifetime of physical and emotional health. Exercise helps kids build social and team skills, reduces their chance of childhood obesity and offers a sense of well-being. But recreational and organized sports aren’t without risk. Over…
Read More
Anyone with skin challenges knows the difficulty of finding the right cosmetics to cover it up. Traditional makeup can provide some coverage, but usually at the risk of exposing your sensitive skin to bacteria and toxins. Medical makeup could be your answer for boosted confidence and the appearance…
Read MoreCheck out these interesting obesity and health-related facts from this months Obesity Action Coalition newsletter! • Laughter is the best medicine because it sends 20 percent more blood flowing throughout your whole body. • If you are allergic to pollen, it is best to avoid going outdoors in…
Read MoreNo one should have to fight cancer alone. Connecting…
Read MoreFirst in Heart Health At IU Health, our heart and vascular…
Read MoreThe "Healthy Recipe Contest" was promoted by cardiovascular…
Read MoreWhen it comes to unexpected childhood injuries, Riley…
Read More
People who have bad knees have one thing in common.…
Read MoreJust a few decades ago, student athletes practiced…
Read More
Few kids can brag they get to meet Colts head coach,…
Read More
