Health and Fitness

Napping Boosts Brain Power

Posted on March 7, 2010 - 8:48pm

Dr. Rallie McAllister

Sleeping on the job is generally frowned upon, but new research suggests that a nap may boost work performance and productivity.

A midday snooze doesn't just recharge your body, it also refreshes your brain. Researchers at the University of California Berkeley recently reported that napping can significantly enhance the brain's ability to learn and store new information.

Cook's Books: There's a New 'Hungry Boy' in Town

Posted on March 5, 2010 - 7:49am

Lisa Messinger - Cooks' Books

"Now Eat This! 150 of America's Favorite Comfort Foods, All Under 350 Calories" by Rocco DiSpirito (Ballantine, $22)

Reducing Salt Intake Helps Heart As Much As Quitting Smoking, Study Indicates

Posted on February 15, 2010 - 3:12pm
Americans who reduce their salt intake by half a teaspoon daily or about three grams would suffer fewer heart attacks and strokes and achieve the same health benefits as quitting smoking, according to a study published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine.

by Jeff Wright

Americans who reduce their salt intake by half a teaspoon daily or about three grams would suffer fewer heart attacks and strokes and achieve the same health benefits as quitting smoking, according to a study published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Heart Care Tips Available at Hospital Health Fair on Saturday

Posted on February 4, 2010 - 11:08am
In an effort to promote heart health awareness, the Hermann Area District Hospital has planned a Heart Healthy Fair for Saturday, Feb. 6, at the hospital, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walks-ins are welcome.

By Jeff Wright

In an effort to promote heart health awareness, the Hermann Area District Hospital has planned a Heart Healthy Fair for Saturday, Feb. 6, at the hospital, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walks-ins are welcome.

Big Losers Win Big

Posted on January 26, 2010 - 5:17pm

By Jessica Nelson, Reporter

Schnucks to Offer Free Prenatal Vitamins

Posted on January 21, 2010 - 2:27pm

By Jessica Nelson, Reporter

Schnucks Markets Inc., based in St. Louis, announced it would now provide free prenatal vitamins to pregnant women at all of its 103 pharmacies starting on January 18. In order to participate, customers are required to have a valid prescription, regardless of their insurance provider. Thirteen of the most commonly prescribed vitamins would be covered by the program.

Thuy McGarrath with Hermann Pharmacy didn't feel the new program would affect their business.

Give Love, Give Blood - American Red Cross Blood Drive

Posted on January 15, 2010 - 5:14pm

Give Love, Give Blood - American Red Cross Blood Drive

The need for blood is constant; someone needs blood every two seconds so
why not celebrate the people you love by giving a blood donation. Your one
donation has the potential to save up to three lives.  On Tuesday,
February 2, 2010 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Peoples Savings Bank of
Rhineland in the Meeting Room, 101 Bluff St., Rhineland.  All donors will
receive complimentary t-shirt sponsored by Peoples Savings Bank of
Rhineland.

Winners of the Big Loser Contest at Hermann Hospital

Posted on January 14, 2010 - 6:48pm

 

(Back: Casey Heying and Marie Brink
Front: Stevyn Guinnip, MSEd, ACSM, Exercise Physiolist )

Hermann Area District Hospital to Host Heart Healthy Fair

Posted on January 13, 2010 - 7:17pm

by Jeff Stahlhut

On Saturday, February 6, the Hermann Area District Hospital will host the Heart Healthy Fair from 8 a.m. until noon.

There will be multiple things going on, including Lipid Profiles ($10 or two for $15 if you bring a friend). Participation in this requires that you fast for 12 hours prior to coming in. There will also be a “Talk to the Cardiologist” presentation from 9 a.m.– 11 a.m., with Dr. Brian Seeck and Dr. John Mohart.

Hermann Fitness Source team fights arthritis in Jingle Bell Run

Posted on December 7, 2009 - 11:24am

A team representing the Hermann Fitness Source and Hermann Area District Hospital ran and walked a 5k race in Columbia, Mo. Saturday, Dec. 5. The Jingle Bell Run benefits the Arthritis Foundation.

The team of Christina Meyer, Connie Johnson, Bernadette Turnbull, Karen Held, Rita Overkamp, Lindsay Smith, Suzie Smith, Kate Johnsmeyer and Susan Lenger raised $345 through registration frees and a jewlery sale.

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