Education

Portage High School students were given an immersive look into the healthcare field on April 27 when they visited Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso to participate in the Portage EDC’s Health 360 program. The program is designed to help...

Stress affects your body in many ways and sometimes you don’t even realize how it’s manifesting physically. Were you clenching your teeth while reading that line? Stress can make you do that. Over time, that clenching may lead to problems with...

After a serious fall, Gayle* was having a hard time taking care of herself and had to move in with a family member who lived in a rural area. Limited mobility and a lack of transportation left her struggling to find the right resources to help manage...

If you’re among the 1 in 4 Americans who live with back pain, a new app-based exercise therapy may offer another way to help address the issue without having to leave home. Virtual physical therapy for back pain is already covered by...

The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Reuel Uy, MD, an internal medicine...

Experiencing a sneeze, cough or tickle in the throat may be more nerve-wracking these days with COVID-19 symptoms still swirling. Before worry sets in, remember that spring is the time of year for seasonal allergies, which affect close to 50...

Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, but many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. This is the time to watch for allergy symptoms and keep your immune system...

On average, 274 people die each day from blood clots – that’s one person every six minutes. Yet, what may be even more surprising is that fewer than 1 in 4 people realize they have the signs and symptoms of a blood clot. March...

The pandemic has placed in stark relief the importance of nurses in the nation’s healthcare system. It has also placed unprecedented stresses on the profession, leading to shortages of nursing professionals. Jennifer Olson, director of clinical...