Education

The new updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association focus more on your overall eating habits rather than a list of no-no’s. Taking in sufficient nutrients will support your heart health and general well-being over your lifetime....

When it comes to your health and well-being, a primary care provider (PCP) may be among your most important resources for getting the care that meets your needs. Research indicates people with a primary care doctor may be healthier, in part,...

Franciscan Health and the Lake County Sheriff’s Police Assisted Recovery Initiative task force will host a free Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, Feb. 11, at Franciscan Health Crown Point. The class will be from 8AM to 4PM at the Marian...

Do you enjoy taking advantage of two-for-one deals at the supermarket? Make it a point to confirm discount codes when buying items online? Secretly (or not so secretly!) love the senior discount at your local thrift store? Perhaps part of you feels...

It is the start of a new year, and millions of people across the country are renewing their commitment to exercise this month. Unfortunately, research shows there will be an estimated 80 percent drop off in gym attendance before the end of February....

Cases of COVID-19 are soaring due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Dr. Derek Gasper, D.O., a family medicine physician with Northwest Medical Group in Valparaiso, shares what you need to know about the virus. Omicron appears to spread more...

If your resolutions include healthier living and getting smarter about your money, consider digging into the details of your 2022 health plan for ideas that may help with both goals. For many people, a new slate of health plan benefits starts when...

Sleep or screen time: Which do you get more of these days? For many people, the answer might be screen time. In fact, the average person now spends up to 13 hours per day in front of digital devices, due in part to more time at home amid the COVID-19...

You’ve got your shorts, T-shirt and sneakers and you’re ready to hit the gym. A few minutes into your workout you start feeling dizzy and lightheaded. This is because you were missing an important item to get the most out of your workout –...

Northwest Health is offering seminars in January for those who have tried to lose weight but with little success. The seminars will discuss weight loss surgery as well as non-surgical approaches to weight loss. There is no cost to attend. Seminar...