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Released: 2-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Foods for Healthy Aging
LifeBridge Health

Eating healthy, less of a priority for many in their youthful years, becomes all the more necessary as the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s and other age-related conditions increases as you get older.

Released: 2-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Keys to Intra-Workout Nutrition
LifeBridge Health

Intra-workout nutrition doesn’t only apply to what you’re putting into your body while you are exercising. Rather, it encompasses what you eat or drink before, during and after a workout.

Released: 16-Nov-2018 8:05 AM EST
How to Really Approach Eating Before and on Thanksgiving
LifeBridge Health

Cutting back considerably on high-calorie foods, even full meals, in the days or weeks before Thanksgiving in anticipation of pigging out on turkey, sweet potato pie and other traditional dishes on the big day is a common pre-holiday diet plan.

Released: 5-Nov-2018 8:05 AM EST
How to Eat a Healthier Thanksgiving Meal
LifeBridge Health

Looking for ways to make your Thanksgiving feast more nutritious? Here are some suggestions for preparing dishes:

Released: 2-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EDT
What is an HOC?
LifeBridge Health

Ever ask yourself who are the people behind the scenes, the ones taking charge and handling patient care, administrative duties and emergencies in the wee hours after senior leaders (presidents, vice presidents and the like) have finished their normal shifts

Released: 1-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EDT
What You Should Know About Running Shoes Before Buying a Pair
LifeBridge Health

Is running a regular part of your routine? Here are five things you need to know about purchasing running shoes:

Released: 31-Oct-2018 3:25 PM EDT
Lymphedema: Why It's Important to Seek Treatment Right Away
LifeBridge Health

There is no cure for lymphedema, chronic swelling (usually in the arms and legs, though other body parts can be affected) resulting from fluid buildup caused by blockages in the lymphatic system.

Released: 15-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Five Tips for Early Breastfeeding Success
LifeBridge Health

Breastfeeding can have its challenges early on. There’s learning the appropriate feeding positions and techniques, knowing when and how often to feed the baby, and so many other intangibles.

Released: 14-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Signs Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk from Breastfeeding
LifeBridge Health

Not sure if your baby is getting enough milk from breastfeeding? Here are five ways to tell:

Released: 13-Aug-2018 1:30 PM EDT
Signs Your Child May Need Glasses
LifeBridge Health

Healthy vision is essential to a child’s success in the classroom. Some children may eventually require glasses.

Released: 22-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Why Athletes Should Include Massage in Their Fitness Regimen
LifeBridge Health

The overexertion of muscles through rigorous physical training and exercise can affect athletes’ performance and increase their risk for injury. In between those strenuous workouts, the body could use some pampering.

Released: 13-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Aphasia: A Disruption in Communication
LifeBridge Health

Most people who are familiar with the term associate it with stroke (i.e., brain damage caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain). But aphasia, an impairment of language, is not always caused by stroke.

Released: 13-Jul-2018 11:45 AM EDT
Choosing Protective Sports Eyewear for Kids
LifeBridge Health

Athletes no doubt want to avoid the injuries you hear about most: ankle sprains, concussions, groin pulls, hamstring strains, ACL tears. But the risk for an eye injury is not to be overlooked. Sports-related eye injuries are quite common, particularly among kids.

Released: 12-Jun-2018 12:00 PM EDT
Brian Deffaa Named Chief Marketing Officer at LifeBridge Health
LifeBridge Health

Brian Deffaa has joined LifeBridge Health as the system’s first chief marketing officer. Deffaa will lead the development and execution of internal and external communications relating to marketing, branding and public relations.

Released: 10-Apr-2018 2:30 PM EDT
Healthy Eating Key for Age-related Macular Degeneration Prevention
LifeBridge Health

There is no permanent cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in adults ages 50 and older affecting about 10 million Americans.

Released: 9-Apr-2018 3:05 PM EDT
What is Low Vision?
LifeBridge Health

It is most common in people 60 and older, but low vision can affect anyone at any age.

Released: 6-Apr-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Playing of Brahms’ Lullaby Marks New Births at Sinai Hospital
LifeBridge Health

Occasionally—at any given time—a sweet-sounding, classic children’s melody is played over the intercom system at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore for all to hear. It is part of a new tradition at the hospital that acknowledges a joyous time for families: the arrival of their new bundle of joy.

   
Released: 5-Apr-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Dispelling Myths about Inherited Cancer and Genetic Testing
LifeBridge Health

A family history of cancer is certainly a common, uncontrollable risk factor. But most cancers aren’t inherited.

Released: 4-Apr-2018 5:05 PM EDT
Distracted Driving Awareness Month—No Cellphones While Driving
LifeBridge Health

According to the National Safety Council, there were more than 40,000 motor vehicle deaths across our nation in 2017, with distracted driving being cited as a major contributor.

Released: 3-Apr-2018 1:05 PM EDT
10 LifeBridge Health Nurses Named Among Baltimore Magazine’s 2018 “Excellence in Nursing” Honorees
LifeBridge Health

Ten LifeBridge Health nurses are among 50 nurses in the Greater Baltimore region who will be honored by Baltimore magazine this spring for their extraordinary contributions to the health care field.



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