Can a Special Diet for Arthritis Be Helpful?
You were diagnosed with osteoarthritis in your knees a few years back, but lately the pain has worsened. Is there something you can do to ease the ache? What about a diet for arthritis? The short answer is yes. While your diet in most cases won’t completely ease your discomfort and other arthritis-related symptoms, what […]
Introducing the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at Magnolia Regional Health System
Magnolia Regional Health Center is proud to offer minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. The da Vinci Xi is a minimally invasive, sophisticated robotic surgical system that offers fewer complications, faster recovery, and less pain for patients, by making smaller incisions. At Magnolia Regional Health, we are truly thrilled to be […]
What You Should Know About Heart Strength and Surgery
After years battling osteoarthritis in your knee, you now need a knee replacement. But you also have heart disease. Is your heart strong enough for you to undergo surgery? As part of the preparation for any type of surgical procedure, patients undergo comprehensive pre-surgical testing that helps ensure good overall health and stability prior to […]
Time to Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins?
Prenatal vitamins are vitamins designed to be taken during pregnancy, but they can also be beneficial for women trying to conceive. If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, it’s a good idea to start preparing your body in advance. Taking steps to become the healthiest version of yourself before conceiving will improve the chances of having […]
A Better Kind of Comfort Food for Anxiety and Stress
If you’re dealing with anxiety or stress, you definitely aren’t alone. Americans are more anxious today than they’ve ever been. But what if we told you that there are certain foods for anxiety that can help you cope? It’s true! While we often turn to comfort foods when we’re feeling stressed or anxious, like fast […]
Take Action After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
You’d been experiencing shortness of breath and occasional dizziness for a while. On your last visit to the doctor, you were diagnosed with heart disease. But what comes after the heart disease diagnosis? While the specifics of your treatment plan will depend on a number of factors, such as the specific type of cardiovascular disease […]
Would You Recognize the Signs of Ovarian Cysts?
Ovarian cysts are fairly common, with many women experiencing them at some point in life. But just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re well-understood or familiar. Would you know the signs of ovarian cysts? It’s a bit of a trick question. In some cases, when women develop small ovarian cysts, they may not experience any […]
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?
Heart attacks and cardiac arrest are both serious and sometimes deadly heart health conditions. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, the two conditions are very different. It’s a common misunderstanding that cardiac arrest and heart attack are simply two names for the same thing. In reality, though, while they both disrupt the heart’s […]
Can Stress Cause Nausea? (The Answer Is Yes.)
It’s Sunday. While you enjoyed a worry-free Saturday, the work week is only hours away and you’re starting to experience the “Sunday scaries.” You know you’re stressed, but you’re also feeling queasy. Can stress cause nausea? The short answer is yes. Stress and anxiety (and other mental health issues, too) can wreak havoc on your […]
Leapfrog
The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system, was founded in 2000. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. MRHC works diligently to provide […]