Now that you are no longer pregnant, how should your diet change when you are breastfeeding? Depending on mom and baby, changes in diet for nursing mothers can vary a little or quite a bit from pregnancy. You will need to watch and see how your baby responds to certain foods you eat, which they…

Are you happy and it shows? New research says yes. More than 3,000 participants aged 60 and older were assessed for their self-reported level of happiness and ability to perform daily activities such as bathing or getting dressed, along with their walking speed. Researchers found those reporting a low sense of well-being were more than three times…

Whether it is in front of the computer at work, behind the wheel on the way home or watching our favorite show later that night, sitting is a large part of our day, but it is taking a toll on our health. The average American sits 8 hours a day. That is quite a stretch…

When you are pregnant, your immune system is naturally decreased to accommodate the growing baby. However, when the cold and flu season arrives, this can be a potentially bad combination. Help keep you and your unborn baby safe this winter by naturally boosting your immune system and taking these steps to stay healthy. Exercise As…

The last day Terry Jenkins, 65, walks into cardiac rehab at Hillcrest South as a patient, he arrives with two poinsettias in hand – one for Tina Holloway, RN and another one for Jill Connor, MS. They are the two reasons Terry arrives each session to exercise and rebuild his heart following bypass surgery in…

Hillcrest South dietitian Nasrin Sinichi, MS, RD/LD joins us on the blog today to talk about how you can enjoy Thanksgiving without the guilt. Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, so why not go ahead and splurge? Gaining weight during the holiday season is a national pastime. Year after year, most of us pack…

The birth of a child is a personal, unique moment no parent will forget. It is the story that begins a new life. When Meagan Cross began planning the birth of her third baby, she wanted the chance for a story that began with her holding her newborn infant in her arms – something she…

Top heart health experts from across the globe are meeting in Dallas this week at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. They are discussing the latest in research and how to prevent heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. A study presented Tuesday finds that what we may have held to believe about sudden cardiac arrest…