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New Year's Resolutions Nobody Makes, But ...

December 30, 2014

January 1 is just around the corner — a new year, a clean slate. Time to start making your New Year's resolutions. But this time, ...

tags: depression , diet , exercise , goals , health , new year's resolutions , nutrition , obesity , screen time , sleep , wellness

How To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays If You Have...

December 18, 2014

The holidays are filled with parties, food, and drinks galore. If you have a chronic condition like diabetes, obesity, or high blood pressure...

tags: celebration , diet , exercise , health , healthy eating , holiday , nutrition , portion control , sleep , wellness

E-cigarette Safety: 4 Reasons That'...

November 14, 2014

They're devices that look like cigarettes. But instead of tobacco, they contain liquid nicotine. They operate off a battery and turn liquid...

tags: cancer , e-cigarette , health , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness

7 Ways to Cope With the Mental Health Effects ...

October 13, 2014

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, you may only think about the physical effects of the disease at first: How will the treatment ...

tags: anxiety , breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , depression , health , mental health , wellness

The Good News About Colon Cancer Screening and...

August 28, 2014

Colon cancer is a serious health issue in America today. It's the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , health , men's health , prevention , wellness , women's health

Managing Your Diabetes: Carbohydrates

August 20, 2014

Nutrition is a very important key to living a happy and healthy life with diabetes. But, we know you might have some questions about how the ...

tags: carbohydrates , carbs , diabetes , diet , exercise , fiber , health , healthy eating , nutrition , starch , sugar , wellness

Words of Encouragement: 6 Inspirational ...

August 12, 2014

There's a sense of relief that comes with your final day of cancer treatment. It's the first day of survivorship.

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

EIRMC's New Cath Lab: Only the Best...

July 30, 2014

Did you know our first heart cells begin to beat as early as 4 weeks gestation?

tags: cath lab , health , healthy heart , heart , heart health , radiation , technology , wellness

Why Women Don't Go to the Doctor and How ...

July 8, 2014

Women are not going to the doctor as often as men — even when they need to.

tags: cancer detection , health , prevention , wellness , women's health

10 Non-Dairy High Calcium Foods that May Surprise...

June 26, 2014

Calcium”we all know that it's important for keeping our bones strong, and that drinking milk is a good way to get it.

tags: calcium , diet , health , healthy eating , heart disease , high blood pressure , nutrition , osteoporosis , wellness

You're Too Young To have Cancer: How...

June 24, 2014

From the moment the doctor confirms your diagnosis, you may think of how cancer will affect your work, your physical appearance, and your social...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

Is Your Spouse Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

June 17, 2014

The wedding was beautiful and so was the honeymoon. Notice the past tense: was. You've been married for a while now and it's time to face...

tags: diet , goals , health , lose weight , nutrition , weight loss , wellness

In Sickness and in Health: Being Your Partner's...

June 12, 2014

Life changes immediately after your spouse or partner is diagnosed with a chronic illness.

tags: cancer , chronic disease , communication , dieabetes , health , heart , heart disease , heart health , helping your spouse , wellness

EIRMC's Rehabilitation Unit - An Overview

June 10, 2014

In the Rehabilitation Unit at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, patients from all walks of life are recovering from various injuries or ...

tags: care plan , health , occupational therapy , physical therapy , rehab , rehabilitation , speech therapy , wellness

Gaining Weight: Do Men and Women Gain and...

June 4, 2014

Ladies, does it ever feel like you have to slave away on a treadmill just to lose 5 pounds, but your husband or brother can just mention dropping...

tags: diet , exercise , health , lose weight , metabolism , nutrition , weight gain , weight loss , wellness

Quitting Smoking: 3 Reasons Why Smokers ...

May 28, 2014

Quitting smoking is not like remodeling your basement or saving for retirement. It's not something to put off until you can get around to...

tags: cancer , health , lung cancer , nicotine , smoking , weight gain , wellness , withdrawal

Exercise — Where Do I Begin?

May 20, 2014

We live in a world filled with technology and conveniences abounding, so it's not surprising that many fall short of meeting the minimum...

tags: cardio , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart disease , heart health , obesity , resistance training , strength , wellness

How Close Are We to Finding a Cure for Cancer?

May 15, 2014

Cancer. No matter what kind it is or what stage it's at, the diagnosis can be terrifying. A lot of the fear comes from the fact that while...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer screening , diet , exercise , family history , health , nutrition , wellness

Going Green: The What, Why and How of a ...

April 8, 2014

Lots of places are going green lately. But have you considered switching your diet to green?

tags: diabetes , diet , health , healthy eating , nutrition , type 2 diabetes , wellness

Healthy Meals and Snacks

March 11, 2014

Food is important. The food choices you make each day will not only affect your health today, but in the future as well. In recent years, there...

tags: diabetes , dietician , health , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , obesity , registered dietician , wellness

Questions To Ask Your New Doctor

March 4, 2014

These days, it's not uncommon for people to switch doctors. Whether you've recently relocated to Idaho Falls, changed insurance carriers...

tags: health , insurance , wellness

What is the Best Diet for You?

January 21, 2014

Has there ever been a time when there wasn't the “latest, greatest diet craze”? It seems like there are always so many diet ...

tags: diet , dietician , eating healthy , health , nutrition , registered dietician , wellness

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