Wellness

Measles by the Numbers

RMH Blog, Pediatrics, Wellness - January 19, 2023

When a deadly disease shows up, a lot of people get frightened. They wonder, “Will I get it? If I get it, will I die? Will my kids or parents get it? Will they die?” Pre-Vaccine Numbers Before the invention of the measles vaccine in 1964, people used to feel […]

Viruses vs. Bacteria: What’s the Difference?

RMH Blog, Wellness - January 6, 2023

What do rabies, the Spanish flu, polio, Ebola, measles and smallpox all have in common? They are all caused by viruses. What do Bubonic Plague, leprosy, tetanus, botulism and syphilis all have in common? They are all caused by bacteria. What is a virus? What is a bacterium? […]

Cold Weather Challenges to Diabetes Management

RMH Blog, Chronic Diseases, Wellness - January 3, 2023

When cold weather hits, it has an effect on diabetes and on diabetic medications and equipment. Some of these effects are due to changes in human behavior and some are due to the cold itself. When the weather is cold, people tend to stay indoors more and exercise less, […]

A Healthcare Guide to Nail Treatments

RMH Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness - November 28, 2022

Nail care, like hair care, is one of the crossroads where health and beauty meet. There are many different nail treatments and each has its pros and cons. While this list is by no means complete, the most common treatments include traditional polish, Soft and Hard Gel Coats, Dip Powder […]

Hiking Trails Near Rush County

RMH Blog, Wellness - November 17, 2022

Today is National Take a Hike Day and while you might not pick Indiana as a hotbed of great hiking, we have plenty of places to hit the trails. Here are a few that are located relatively close to Rush County: Heading north to Summit Lake State Park, you’ll […]

Good news for those with a family history of dementia

RMH Blog, Aging, Wellness - October 14, 2022

One of the best pieces of news to come out of recent research is that exercise can reduce the risk of those with a family history of dementia. In fact, researchers can now estimate just how much exercise is needed to make a difference. Recently, researchers in the US measured […]

When Will We All Be OK? Stress, Trauma and Covid-19

RMH Blog, Mental Health, Wellness - August 24, 2022

In a recent survey, the American Psychological Association found that 63% of respondents said that their lives had been permanently changed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Not all of these changes are changes for the worse, as 51% of respondents said that their life was merely different, not any better and […]

“Long Covid” Takes a Heavy Toll

RMH Blog, About the Disease, Wellness - August 15, 2022

Most of us are used to getting a virus, getting over it and moving on without any lingering effects. The expectation that viral symptoms will disappear after about four weeks is correct for most Covid-19 victims. For some, however, symptoms drag on for a year or more. These patients have […]

Adding Your Pharmacist to your Healthcare Team

RMH Blog, Wellness - July 29, 2022

Your pharmacist is there to serve you and your healthcare needs. However, pharmacists aren’t always aware of every patient’s issues. If you keep your pharmacist informed about your concerns, you’ll have added a valuable member to your healthcare team. Here are a few of the services that a pharmacist […]

Whip Up a Cold Smoothie for a Light Summer Meal

RMH Blog, Wellness - June 22, 2022

Smoothies are cold, creamy, and nutritious options for a light meal on a hot day. While it’s possible to find any number of recipes, and even no-cooking smoothie “cookbooks”, there are only four standard classes of ingredients necessary to make a smoothie: a liquid, something creamy, a fruit or vegetable, […]

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