Health

Darlene Myers hadn’t been to a doctor in 24 years. A widow at age 44 living in Dixonville, she held three jobs and raised two children who were teens ...

When dealing with the stresses and burdens of daily life, many people turn to psychologists or other mental health specialists for help. This can ofte...

It can be easy to feel bad for grains. For thousands of years — and from corn to quinoa — they’ve been a staple of diets around the world. But more re...

In January, UR Medicine Thompson Health launched Wellness Hub, an all-inclusive program offering both men and women the opportunity to attend a number...

Thompson Hospital recently became the first in the state to offer revolutionary SafeGait technology in a full-time outpatient setting. The device’s st...

What began in the 1990s as an up-and-coming surgical procedure for treating aneurysms has not only become common practice today, but is also proven to...

Do you remember an instance when your toe poked through the worn fabric at the tip of your sock? An inguinal hernia is similar — except the “sock” in ...

A new year represents a clean slate and a new opportunity for achieving optimal health. This is precisely why it’s the perfect time for UR Medicine Th...

Thompson Hospital recently became the first in the state to offer revolutionary SafeGait technology in a full-time outpatient setting. The device’s st...

Do you remember an instance when your toe poked through the worn fabric at the tip of your sock? An inguinal hernia is similar — except the “sock” in ...

What began in the 1990s as an up-and-coming surgical procedure for treating aneurysms has not only become common practice today, but is also proven to...

In January, UR Medicine Thompson Health launched Wellness Hub, an all-inclusive program offering both men and women the opportunity to attend a number...

Let’s face it, if every meal we ate looked like the poster image for MyPlate — the United States Department of Agriculture’s campaign to promote healt...

Laura Marlowe is clear about one thing: “My life is full,” she says, emphatically. In addition to being a Wellness Champion, Marlowe holds three jobs:...

I had my mind set on taking a self-defense class the past year. When my editor suggested a column about Krav Maga, I jumped at the idea. I love it! It...

Don’t put away that sunscreen just yet. The harsh winter weather can wreak as much havoc on your skin as can the hot summer sun, according to Dr. Mary...

When one thinks of the relationship between drugs and music, the rock star lifestyle comes to mind. But for the estimated 23.5 million Americans who s...

The growing epidemic of heroin abuse is not limited to America’s large cities. The Armstrong-Indiana area has it's own issues, too. But there are solu...