Tag: health
Breaking New Ground
Many hospitals speak metaphorically about creating a “blueprint for better health.” Carroll Hospital, however, is literally drafting one.
Talking Turkey
We’ve all heard that the turkey in our Thanksgiving meal makes us sleepy. The theory comes from the fact that turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan that can be converted into several important substances, including serotonin and the hormone melatonin, a popular sleep aid.
Join Us for the 10th Annual Total Health Expo — Saturday, October 26
For the past 10 years, Carroll Hospital’s Total Health Expo has been a health and wellness event for the entire family.
This year’s event, slated for Saturday, October 26, is no different!
It’s Pumpkin Season
Native to North America, pumpkins have grown here for more than 5,000 years. While pumpkins are technically a fruit, they are more similar to vegetables when it comes to their nutritional value.
Medical Misconception: Advance Practice Providers
Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Patients must visit a medical doctor for quality care
For many patients, going to a doctor’s appointment doesn’t require a doctor. Instead, they’re part of growing trend of patients who receive care from a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).
Medical Misconception: Common Sleep Myths
Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Physical activity is only beneficial in long sessions
For many, tossing and turning, late nights and early mornings, and snoring are just a part of a typical night’s sleep. But what is it doing to our health? This month, we debunk three common sleep myths:
Medical Misconception: Length of Physical Activity
Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.
This month’s myth: Physical activity is only beneficial in long sessions
With hectic schedules as the norm nowadays, many individuals have trouble carving out a set time to exercise each week. But that doesn’t mean they can’t find time in their day to incorporate bits of meaningful activity that can benefit their overall health.