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Under-Desk Treadmills Lower Heart Risk

All else being equal, workers who spend most of their days sitting have a 34% higher chance of dying from cardiovascular disease when compared with workers who spend most of their day standing or walking. Occupational Sitting Time, Leisure Physical Activity, and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality | Public Health | JAMA Network Open | […]

The Face of Suicide Deaths

The face of suicide deaths is rarely what we expect. This is as true of demographic groups as it is of the neighbor or friend whose tragic death we mourn. While many people mainly associate suicide with teenagers, this is a misleading stereotype. If suicide had a face, it would more likely be the face […]

When Celebrating isn’t Easy 

As Christmas Day approaches, it’s important to acknowledge that for some people the holiday will be magical and for others it may be challenging and difficult. When attending holiday celebrations, if you have the energy and are so inclined, pay attention to the people around you. If someone is sitting apart, clearly counting the seconds […]

RMH Behavioral and Mental Health Department Finds Opportunities for Service

In August of this year, the staff of Rush Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral and Mental Health Department moved into their new home: the RMH Healthcare Solutions building at 1264 S State Rd 3 in Rushville. A lot has happened in the past three months. Department Director Susan Eakins and her staff have taken full advantage of […]

Rush Memorial Hospital Expands Patient Parking on Grounds of Old “Park” Restaurant

In 2016 Larry Conover moved the Park Restaurant into the building at 1400 N Main St. The building, which was built in 1981, had formerly been the home of two other restaurants: Clancy’s and the Country Cooker. By 2021, when Larry retired, neighboring Rush Memorial Hospital found itself running out of room. 1400 N Main […]

Why “Eat the Rainbow”?

Eating the same color of fruits and vegetables every day is like living in an all-white house, wearing beige every day or listening to the same song fifty times. Something is always missing. In this case, what’s missing are phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are nutrients that come from plants. Many of them are also pigments, which means […]

Diabetic by Design?

Have you ever noticed the layout of grocery stores? Produce, meat, milk and cheese are always either off to the side or hidden along the back wall. In order to reach them, we have to pass through a maze of cake mixes, frozen dinners, potato chips, cookies, soft drinks, etc. This layout isn’t an accident. […]

Exercise Helps Knee Osteoarthritis

What is Knee Osteoarthritis? Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a painful, chronic disease that affects the whole knee. In particular, KOA causes the cartilage, which cushions the area between the bones in the knee joint, to wear away. The loss of cartilage doesn’t happen overnight, but as it gets worse, the knee becomes more and more […]

Running From Depression

Depression is an illness that harms both the mind and the body. People with depression are more likely to suffer from neck or back pain. They tend to have unhealthy habits leading to poor physical health. They may lead a sedentary lifestyle, eat poorly, smoke or drink alcohol in excess. Not everyone with depression has […]

Milroy Primary Care Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Thursday, September 8, Rush Memorial Hospital celebrated the Milroy Primary Care Groundbreaking at 7695 S 175 W, Milroy, IN. The ceremony was attended by about 100 community members.   John Byrne, Chairman of the RMH Board of Trustees opened the ceremony by welcoming attendees.  Dr Rob Jackman then spoke on behalf of the Milroy […]