Stay Healthy offers everyday tips, practical strategies and perspectives for your health and wellness, as well as timely discussion from a variety of doctors, specialists and experts. We cover a variety of topics intended to help our patients make healthy decisions in their everyday life.
We cover topics ranging from different areas of the news, to healthy recipes that you can use at home. At Mercyhealth we believe that a lifestyle does not end when you leave the doctor’s office, and that’s why we work to make sure you have the knowledge to live the healthiest life possible.
Measles: what you need to know
MMR vaccine is your best defense Measles is a viral infection that causes high fevers, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and fatigue. A red rash starts on the face and spreads down the body within a few days. It ...
Could you have sleep apnea?
Do you often wake up tired, maybe with a sore throat or headache? Are you tired much of the day? Maybe you’re not getting good sleep because your breathing is disrupted by a common condition called sleep apnea. There are several ...
Hot Cars Kill
Never leave a child or a pet alone in a car, not even for a minute. Last year, 51 children died in hot cars in the US, the highest number on record since 1989. We know this is 100 percent preventable. ...
Are you drinking enough water?
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Along with the beverages you drink, you can also get fluids through the foods you eat, (for example, broth soups, and foods with high water content such as celery, tomatoes ...
Lower your chances of stroke
Having a stroke can be a catastrophic, life-changing event. Heart disease and stroke are preventable, yet they remain leading causes of death and disability, and health care spending in the US. Alarmingly, many of these events happen to adults ages 35-64—over ...
Keeping your aging brain healthy
Aging well depends on your genes, lifestyle choices and environment. Even if you’re healthy, brain changes as you age may lead to increased challenges with multitasking, paying attention and recalling words. The good news is, most of us— at any ...
Is your child getting enough exercise?
Make sure your child or adolescent does three types of physical activity for 60 or more minutes each day to maintain good health: Aerobic activity should make up most of your child’s physical activity each day. This can include either ...
Camp safely this summer season
Camping is a fun way to get family and friends together to enjoy the outdoors. Take a few minutes to help ensure your camping trip is safe and healthy with these smart tips: Make sure you are up-to-date on recommended ...
Schedule a summer skin checkup
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US. Some skin cancers are more common or deadly than others. Basal and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common types of skin cancer, making up over 98% of ...
Habits that harm a good night’s sleep
It can be tough to make time for sleep, especially when you’re trying to juggle family, friends and work commitments. But sleep is worth prioritizing. Recent scientific advances reveal that sleep plays a role in the health of nearly every cell ...
