Your Health

Rebekah Basham, PA, Deaconess Clinic - Memorial

It's summer, and local farmers markets have “sprouted up,” giving us new opportunities to buy fresh produce.
 

Debbie Pfeiffer, Clinical Dietitian, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

One of the best parts of summer are the seasonal, delicious fruits. Early summer gives us sweet strawberries; later we get to enjoy plump grapes, vibrant berries, juicy peaches...the list goes on and on! 

Medicare has different parts that cover different services. Understanding these parts will help you know what to look for when determining your needs and when you’re ready to enroll.

Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A person with prediabetes is not only at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but also at higher risks for heart disease and stroke. Learn steps for prevention.

Naghma Mufti, MD, Deaconess Clinic Neurologist

Seizures are common, and commonly misunderstood. Many people will have a seizure in their lifetime, and 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with a seizure disorder (epilepsy).  Learn the facts.