Safety

Car surfing on top of vehicles, ghost riding, and other stunts are gaining popularity among teenagers, who flock to YouTube to both share and view such daring endeavors. What is car surfing? Car surfing is a dangerous thrill-seeking activity that...

Frequent hand washing The single best measure to prevent transmission of colds is hand washing. Frequent hand washing can destroy viruses that you have acquired from touching surfaces used by other people. When visiting public places, hand sanitizer...

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. A stroke results when blood flow to the brain is interrupted and nearby cells die from a lack of oxygen and nutrients. Treatments...

Spice/K2 vs. Bath Salts A few months back, we did a RED ALERT on {valpo}"Bath Salts" {/valpo}{portage}"Bath Salts" {/portage}{laporte}"Bath Salts" {/laporte} - we are reviewing that alert and providing you with additional information on SPICE. SPICE...

From the Spring 2013 Healthy Woman publication More than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by making healthy choices, according to the American Cancer Society. "A healthy lifestyle supersedes most everything," said Masood Ghouse, D.O., who...

From the Spring 2013 Healthy Woman publication In today's world, numbers rule: phone numbers, social security numbers, PIN numbers. When asked we input or recite them on command. But what about our heart health numbers that could actually save our...

Long gone are the days when a boy asks a father’s permission to take his daughter out on a date. Now, texting is the norm. It is vital for parents to educate themselves about the “lingo” children are using to communicate with each other and...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication You CAN make a difference in your own heart health by managing the risk factors within your control. Internal Medicine Physician Crystal Tuncay, DO, suggested the following to help you reduce your risk for...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication Did your father have a heart attack? Did your mother have heart disease? What about your grandparents? Do you know their heart health history? The above may seem like random questions, but they’re very...

From the Winter 2013 StayHealthy publication Women share their powerful stories to fight heart disease. Nearly 10 years ago the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women to dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number...