Whooaaa, it’s slippery out there! From icy front steps, to slushy driveways and water pooling around entrances there are slip situations everywhere! We can’t control Mother Nature but we can try our best to control our awareness of these situations. Let’s take a look to keep ourselves safe from slips this winter, and all year […]
It’s that time of year again! You know where you are scrambling from concerts at school to work events, gatherings here and there, cooking and baking more than ever, while trying to fit in some holiday shopping, wrapping, shipping and more. Not to mention, you may find that you and your precious bed are spending […]
It’s been a long day and you just want to get home. You have errands to run, kids to pick up and dinner sitting in grocery bags on the back seat. While on the way the tiredness of the week starts to hit, you feel yourself getting drowsier and drowsier, but do you feel the […]
Let’s get real, we’ve all done it! You know…don’t you? It’s the old, “better stock up on candy in case I get lots of trick or treaters.” OR, “better get extra just in case I get more this year.” When really, we know we are buying extra just so we can go down memory lane […]
We all remember those best days of our lives! Nailing that dream job, getting engaged and married. Going on your first real vacation or even the day you pay off your student loans. Life is made up of so many moments that it can be hard to remember them all. But there are other days […]
Times they are a changing and that is no secret. Not so long ago we could find many ways to find peace and quiet and privacy. That is now becoming a thing of the past. With the world being so wired, media driven and quite frankly overwhelming, statistics are showing that these new abilities to […]
When you hear the word “yoga” you may think a lot of things! You may roll your eyes and say that’s “only for hippies.” You may laugh and think it’s just for those wanting to talk about things like “chakras and third eyes” or you may smile and say, “ah yes, yoga!” At The Wellness […]
Do you know how much people love their animals? So much! Do you know how we know? We know because I have seen how people let their pets hog the bed, enjoy their last bite of pizza, steal their spot on the couch, and even let them lick their mouths! Not to mention people love […]
There is an old adage about “not wearing white after Labor Day,” and although no one really knows how or why it became a thing, we assume it is because white clothes keep us cooler. Then down the line some ridiculous people came up with a new saying, “don’t eat white foods.” Although some white […]
It’s that time of year! The days are shorter, nights are cooler and pumpkin spice everything is starting to reappear. Where did the summer go? If you are like most people you had one thing after another and chances are you spent more time celebrating, relaxing and making memories than staying focused on your personal […]
Many of us have experienced bouts of nausea, abdominal pain and even acid reflux or vomiting. But when symptoms include feeling full after just a few bites, causing changes in blood sugar, weight loss or malnutrition, it could be something more – namely Gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a condition that affects the normal spontaneous movement of […]
Time can stand still when you hear the diagnosis of “cancer” from your physician. For many this is a shocking and concerning time, yet for some even the diagnosis is not enough to change dangerous behaviors. Skin cancer is one of those cancers. Not only is it cancer but it can be a wake-up call […]
The 4th of July has come and gone, and chances are it may have seemed like one celebration or BBQ after another. With so many celebrations, vacations and perfect party weather, many people find that their summer wardrobe starts to shrink as their social engagements grow. Before you stop accepting invites, decide that elastic shorts […]
Just two weeks since the summer solstice and the temperatures have been at an all-time and almost suffocating high. Here in the NEK we try not to sweat the small stuff (pun intended) but with high heat and humidity it’s hard not to feel like a melting mess. Before you let this heat wave drive […]
Happy Birthday Newport! Newport is 100 years strong and here at North Country Hospital we are just behind, celebrating 99 years! The Wellness Center is still a little younger at just over 36 years, BUT that means there is so much to celebrate! Celebrating successes and milestones isn’t just about building personal wellness, it’s about […]
It’s officially summer! Here in the NEK it may seem like we wait all year for summer and then before we know it the leaves are changing and we are waking up to a frost. With it being such a short season, it makes it all that much more important that we get out there […]
Father’s Day is just days away. On top of that, it is Men’s Health Month, and the perfect time to talk about health concerns that may affect you, or any of those important men in your life. According to www.webmd.com, when it comes to men there are five top health issues that most men should […]
With the temperatures beginning to soar, we can’t help but feel that summer is in the air. Although we seem to have jumped from winter right past spring into summer, it doesn’t give us the excuse to stop being active. Did you know that many people fail to stay consistent with their fitness regimen in […]
3rd Annual Kids Free Wellness Day According to the CDC, the percentage of children who are obese in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, about one in five children (ages 6–19) is obese. In Vermont about 30% of our adolescents are overweight or obese and over 30% of our toddlers […]
With Memorial Day just a few days away and Father’s Day just around the corner, I believe it is officially grilling season. After a long, cold winter if you are salivating over the thought of heating up your grill again, you aren’t alone. According to the US Census, 79.1 million Americans have grilled out in the past […]
When we get an earache, we call the doctor. If we fall and break our arm we might go to the emergency room. When we get a toothache we head to the dentist. But what about when we have symptoms that aren’t so obvious? What about all those symptoms we feel and no one can […]
It’s May and if you visit North Country Hospital on a Wednesday be prepared to see a lot of PINK! Each May we set aside Wednesdays for a chance to bring awareness to Women’s Health Month by wearing pink. Although pairing pink with women’s health may seem cliché, it is still a way we can […]
National guidelines suggest that most people get 150 minutes of aerobic activity a week. That’s the kind of activity that gets you breathing and your heart rate up. In addition, National Guidelines suggest you do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week. This is the type of activity […]
It’s Official! It’s official – as of Tuesday just after noon we entered spring. Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. There is hope that comes with spring! Hope for warmer and sunnier days. Hope for green grass and flowers. Hope for time outside listening to peepers and watching the sun go down. But […]
Today is World Kidney Day. A day that may seem like just an “observance,” but in fact, it’s much more. World Kidney Day is a day to bring awareness to chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is found worldwide and it’s a serious health concern that can lead to kidney failure and early death. Although you […]
