The benefits of a yearly physical In the DePauw Health Wellness Center, we are focused on ensuring our patients know the benefits of regular well-care visits. As adults, we need annual check-ups to protect our health and prevent or delay chronic illness. However, for some of us, we may not see a healthcare provider until
Letter from Dr. David Harsha, DePauw Health Medical Director: Dear DePauw Faculty, Staff and Students: We are seeing a significant increase in illness on campus. Many are experiencing flu-like symptoms including cough, sore throat, body aches, fever, runny nose and fatigue that lasts several days. Some are experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. For those with minor symptoms, we recommend an
DePauw Health Wellness Center team member Ashley Mahin, NP, provides this great information for parents on what students need for a fully-stocked first aid kit. Begin by taping a sheet to the lid with your student’s current doctor’s name and contact information. Be sure to include these items in the kit: DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION: The
DePauw Health Registered Dietitian Brenda Moeckly is a firm believer in having fun with food, and says you can treat yourself this summer without sacrificing good nutrition. In this blog, she shares her tips for enjoying summer activities and delicious fare while keeping healthy eating a priority. Brenda works with the wellness team at Hendricks
“The biggest misconception people have about exercise is that it is too hard and they can’t do it.” These words are what inspire exercise physiologist Lisa Seyffarth in her role as a wellness professional with DePauw Health. Through coaching sessions, she works with participants to help them embrace a healthier life by developing personalized wellness
Submitted by Jenny Bates, Director of Wellness Programming at Hendricks Regional Health I sometimes think there are as many urban myths about the flu vaccine as Area 51 and the man with a hook for a hand. But the truth is, getting vaccinated against influenza is a very important way to safeguard your health. So
The staff of Hendricks Regional Health Sleep Disorders Center provides answers to commonly asked questions about sleep health: WHY IS SLEEP IMPORTANT? Sleep is essential to physical and emotional health. Adequate sleep may also play a role in helping the body recover from illness and injury. Getting inadequate or poor sleep over a long period
The latest findings on stress are in, and they paint a harried picture. According to the American Psychological Association’s new Stress in America survey, the majority of us are moderately to seriously stressed. While we know it’s unhealthy, we aren’t sure how to escape. The sources of strain change throughout life. But one thing doesn’t:
It seems every talk show or new study promotes a different style of eating or new miracle food. Do you ever wonder, “What am I supposed to eat?” A healthy diet shouldn’t be complicated. The following principles will help: 1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables How many is “plenty?” For most adults, a good
Managing your Type 2 diabetes is important to your health. I recently asked the diabetes educators at Hendricks Regional Health to share their best tips for living a healthy life with diabetes: 1. Make daily activity your best friend! Did you know that 30 minutes of daily exercise goes a long way toward managing your blood
