Sep 24, 2019, 15:16 by User Not Found

An estimated 8 million people in the U.S. have the condition. PTSD occurs when you experience trauma and continue to feel its effects long after the incident took place.

Sep 24, 2019, 13:05 by User Not Found

Fall is here and that means apple season is upon us. Whether you visit an orchard to pick your own apples or you buy them from a local farm stand, fresh apples are the most tasty this time of year. Try them in this delicious, low-fat apple coffee cake recipe.

Jul 29, 2019, 13:29 by User Not Found

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function. When CKD reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid and wastes can build up in your body.

Jul 1, 2019, 12:56 by User Not Found

Get in the habit of doing a skin self-check about once a month in a well-lit room with a full-length mirror. Your doctor can carefully check your skin during a routine cancer-related checkup.

Jun 20, 2019, 16:41 by User Not Found

The good news is, your pediatrician (especially if he or she is a provider with Columbus Regional Health) is likely testing and screening your child for lead exposure and risk on a routine basis.

Jun 6, 2019, 09:48 by User Not Found

Blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels will vary – up or down. This is normal. If it varies within a certain range, you probably won’t be able to tell. But if it goes below the healthy range and is not treated, it can get dangerous.

May 21, 2019, 14:32 by User Not Found

Grilling is a great way to infuse flavor into meals without risking calories and sacrificing nutrition.

May 21, 2019, 13:58 by User Not Found

Columbus Regional Health is now offering the most advanced screening procedures for detecting and diagnosing lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. In December 2018, Columbus Regional became the first hospital in Indiana, and one of only 10 in the nation, to offer cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) bronchoscopy.

Apr 23, 2019, 12:23 by User Not Found

From pressure to succeed in the classroom, competitive sports, ever-changing social situations to body changes, kids need coping strategies to ease stress and anxiety. What do researchers suggest? Yoga.

Apr 23, 2019, 09:49 by User Not Found

Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Protein Bowls

Apr 23, 2019, 09:00 by User Not Found

The world can be a stressful place. Making your home a refuge from chaos and clutter can reduce stress while making it easier to find your keys, cellphone and essential papers when you need them. It can also improve your health by helping you keep your home clean and free of items that could cause you to trip and fall.

Apr 16, 2019, 14:44 by User Not Found

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at the Columbus Regional Health (CRH) Wound Center suggest people take a moment to learn more about foot health.

Feb 28, 2019, 08:17 by User Not Found

People with a condition called celiac disease can’t digest this protein, found in wheat, barley and rye. For them, doctors order a gluten-free diet. For everyone else, cutting gluten may actually hurt their diets.

Feb 21, 2019, 14:38 by User Not Found

To be physically fit, you do not have to exercise intensely for long periods of time. Experts agree that physical activity does not necessarily have to be vigorous. They recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate continuous physical activity daily, or on most days of the week.

Feb 21, 2019, 10:46 by User Not Found

When her son was born four weeks early, Krista Evans, couldn’t start breastfeeding him immediately because he needed to be admitted to the neonatal ICU. To help develop her breast milk supply, she used a breast pump until he was allowed to latch. Evans realized that she was making plenty of milk for her son and felt she had enough to permit her to donate to others.

Jan 22, 2019, 13:51 by User Not Found

You have more influence over your teen than you may think. Here’s how to keep your teen from trying smoking or vaping.

Jan 15, 2019, 13:43 by User Not Found

Wintertime can wear down even the hardiest folks. These annual doldrums are often related to factors we can’t control, like shorter daylight hours, and chilly weather. Try these steps to lift your spirits.

Jan 11, 2019, 13:32 by User Not Found

Shorter daylight hours and chilly weather are perfect conditions to binge your favorite show this winter. When you fire up Netflix or your favorite channel, take steps to avoid these common health hazards.

Jan 9, 2019, 11:27 by User Not Found

A colon screening isn’t as bad as you think. It’s not painful and it’s fast. Even invasive testing, like a colonoscopy, may take only 30 minutes. And that’s time well-spent because screening can detect cancer in its early stages. Learn more about screening guidelines and symptoms to watch for.

Dec 27, 2018, 09:06 by User Not Found

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that develops when the arteries that supply blood to the arms or legs become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis. Learn about the side effects, common risk factors and how to manage PAD.