Autism Facts: What You Need to Know
Autism is frequently mentioned in the media these days. As a parent, it is natural to wonder and even worry a little. What exactly is autism? Is it becoming more…
Reasons for Sore Throat
What’s the Reason Behind Your Sore Throat? You hit the hay at a decent hour and wake up with a sore throat. It only hurts a little bit at first,…
Head Pain: Is it a Headache or Migraine?
If you have throbbing, aching head pain, it’s likely either a headache or a migraine, a disruptive, often more intense headache which includes heightened sensory sensitivity. Learning to tell the…
Preventive Health Tips for Men
In general, women are healthier than men. Men have higher rates of death from most of the leading causes, deal with more chronic conditions and have a shorter life span…
Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle | Joan’s HMR® Phase 2 Journey
In September of 2019, Joan Schanilec received a postcard in the mail that would change her life. It described Altru’s Weight Management Program which is called HMR® (Health Management Resources). …
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
Burning. Stinging. Frequent urges to head to the restroom. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’re all too familiar with the painful and uncomfortable symptoms. Urinary tract infections…
Teens and Mental Health
When you think about mental health, it may seem like simply an “adult” thing. But the reality is: Mental health issues affect people of all ages. In fact, the American…
Jumpstart Healthy Lifestyle Changes with the Diabetes Prevention Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a program which uses the Center for Disease Control curriculum designed to help individuals prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Participants attend…
Facing Fear: Dealing with Social Anxiety Post-Pandemic
We may not be completely out of the woods yet with the Covid-19 pandemic, but we are slowly, and surely, easing out into the world again. What does this mean…
Eliminating Food Rules
The relationship between perfectionism and disordered eating can be a recipe for disaster. Things that may just seem to be preferences about the way one eats, can have a larger…
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