Check out our selection of informational health articles that can also be found in the Craig Daily Press.
Here's How Running is an Excellent Form of Aerobic Activity Aerobic activity is an essential part of any exercise routine, and running is a great option, especially for those who enjoy being outside rather than inside a gym. With so many 5K and 10K running events in the region throughout the year, it's important [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Q&A With Madysen Jourgensen, Registered Dietitian at Memorial Regional Health Q: What are some health-based NY resolutions that can make a big impact on overall health? Madysen Jourgensen: There are so many nutrition-related resolutions that can make a big impact. Something as simple as decreasing or eliminating [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health The Holiday Season Is a Busy Time for Hospitals and Emergency Rooms The time between Christmas and New Year’s Day has the highest incidence of cardiac-related deaths for the whole year, according to the American Heart Association. “There are a range of theories that may explain the [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health With Holiday Baking Season in Full Force, Beware of the Dangers That Lurk in Uncooked Doughs and Batters What’s one or two little licks of raw cookie dough from the spoon while you’re preparing holiday cookies this season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Tips on Keeping Your Risk for Injuries Low This Winter With so many winter sports and recreational activities to enjoy this season, there are multiple injury risks for which to be aware. With plenty of early-season snow on the ground to take advantage of, we asked the [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health When a Child or Teen Suffers a Concussion, Treatment and Recovery are a Collaborative Effort Concussions are an event that cause the brain to suddenly move back and forth, causing a disruption in function, according to the National Injury Prevention Foundation. This sudden, rapid movement of the [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health As Children Play Outside This Winter, It’s Essential to Reduce Cold Weather-Related Health and Safety Risks White-glistening snow set against beautiful Colorado blue skies make winter a wonderful season for outdoor enjoyment, but it’s important to make sure your children stay safe and warm — especially during [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health It’s National Hand-Washing Awareness Week Washing your hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs, but you have to wash them properly in order to be effective. “People who are sick can easily spread germs everywhere they go. Germs get into your body through [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Research Shows That Age-Appropriate Toys and Restricting Screen Time Can Greatly Impact Child Development Instead of sticking an electronic screen in front of your children to keep them occupied or entertained, there are countless reasons to choose toys and games that have more meaningful benefits for child [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health Using a Daily Moisturizer Is as Important as Drinking Water in Colorado’s Dry Climate When the air is cold and contains less humidity during winter months, we tend to do things to stay warm — such as run the heat in our homes and crank up the [...]
