Healthy Living

Therapist: Don’t stay silent about suicide

By On the PULSE | September 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and it’s important to not shy away from conversations about one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In 2021, almost 50,000 deaths in the United States were due to suicide. Attempts and thoughts about suicide have even higher numbers; 12.3 million American adults thought…

Electrophysiologist: When is an irregular heartbeat a concern?

By On the PULSE | September 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

Our hearts are amazing organs, and we can often take them for granted. They steadily pump away, rhythmically beating life into our bodies. But what happens when your heartbeat becomes irregular, erratic, or even skips a beat? These incidents are called heart palpitations, and for most people, heart palpitations are a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. However, some…

Orthopaedic Surgeon: How to relieve your back pain

By On the PULSE | July 26, 2023

Back pain isn’t just uncomfortable – it can impact your productivity and keep you from doing things you enjoy. As of 2019, 39 percent of adults have reported back pain, which is most commonly located in the lower back area. When you lift, reach, or twist, it is possible to hurt anywhere below the ribs…

Eye Doctor: Shield Your Eyes This Summer

By On the PULSE | July 5, 2023

How many times have you been told to not look directly at the sun? While this age-old advice should be common sense, the following eye information and protection tips may be new and helpful to you in time for summer. Common Eye Problems Caused by Warmer Weather One of the most common eye problems during…

Pediatrician: Keeping kids active this summer

By On the PULSE | June 17, 2023

What are your children doing this summer? Taking time off from school is fun and often highly anticipated, but it’s important that they stay productively engaged during this down time. Keeping them mentally and physically strong will help benefit them in the long run, especially when it’s time to return to school in August. Physical…

Expert: Tips for an injury-free summer

By On the PULSE | June 3, 2023

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, grilling some burgers and hot dogs or enjoying the sun, summer is a time to head outside for fun. Here in the northeast, warm and sunny weather isn’t around for long, so we look to take advantage and savor it while we can. With warmer weather and longer days…

Expert: What to do in an emergency when minutes matter

By On the PULSE | May 31, 2023

Cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses, mental health crises, and bleeding emergencies sound like the plot lines for your favorite medical TV drama, but the reality is they happen to people every day. You never know if and when a medical emergency is going to happen, so it’s best to be prepared for anything. Even in the…

How to safely dispose of medications

By On the PULSE | May 20, 2023

By: David Klinger, System Director, Pharmacy Operations & Compliance Right now, chances are you’ve got a bottle or two of old or expired medications you no longer use in your medicine cabinet. These pills, patches, inhalers and creams not only clutter our bathroom and kitchen cabinets, but they can also cause serious harm if they…

Expert: Minutes matter in stroke emergencies

By On the PULSE | May 10, 2023

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and unfortunately, every three and a half minutes someone dies of stroke. A victim can lose up to two million brain cells every minute during a stroke, but immediate care helps reduce the stroke’s impact and most importantly can save that person’s life. BE FAST…

Eye doctor: Understanding cataracts

By On the PULSE | April 18, 2023

Are you over the age of 40 and have blurred, cloudy, or foggy vision? If so, you may be dealing with cataracts. Cataracts are the result of a normal aging process in which the eyes’ natural proteins gradually lose their clarity, clouding the natural lens inside of the eye. This clouding interferes with light passing…