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 […]
When to See a Doctor for Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries are common. Consider this: every day, 25,000 Americans sprain an ankle. That’s a lot of sprained ankles, and sprains are only one type of ankle injury. While ankle injuries sometimes occur during a sports game or practice, they are nearly as likely to occur in daily life. It’s pretty easy to […]
Is Anesthesia Safe? What You Should Know
If you or a loved one have a surgical procedure in your immediate future, you probably have a number of questions. Many people wonder about the safety of the surgery itself and the type of anesthesia used. While surgical procedures vary, they all use some type of anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable and manage […]
Your Guide to Exercising After Joint Replacement
If your physician has recommended joint replacement, odds are that you’ve been experiencing joint pain for months or even years. You’re already looking forward to returning to normal activities afterward. But how quickly will that happen? We have some good news to share—following joint replacement, being physically active is not only encouraged, it’s essential to […]
What Can I Do About Menopause Weight Gain?
Women going through perimenopause and entering menopause experience a number of health-related changes. One common complaint? Menopause weight gain. Weight gain after menopause is common for a number of reasons, including changing hormone levels, diminishing muscle mass and decreased physical activity in some women. In fact, it’s common to gain a pound or two each […]