For men who suffer from large gland benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—an enlargement of the prostate that is not linked to cancer—surgery to alleviate the symptoms has traditionally come with a list of unfavorable risks: urinary incontinence, impotence and urinary tract infections, to name a few.
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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:
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Cardiac and Pulmonary Education Day
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Terry Mapp, R.N., discusses cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and the upcoming Cardiac and Pulmonary Education Day. Join us on Monday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shauck Auditorium for this free educational event!
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Make Your Kidney Health a Priority
March is National Kidney Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of maintaining or managing your kidney’s health.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Polypharmacy and Older Adults
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, emergency medicine physician Nicole Cimino-Fiallos, M.D., discusses polypharmacy and older adults.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Make a Resolution for Good Health
Many of us start the New Year with resolutions. The staff at the Tevis Center for Wellness is ready to help you keep your resolution for better health.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Complementary Health Services
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Mary Peloquin, manager of community health and wellness, discusses complementary health services.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Healthy Holiday Eating
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, community nutrition educator Barb Walsh, R.D., discusses healthy holiday eating. Check out Thanksgiving recipes hand selected by Barb.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
Cooking Up Success in the Kitchen
When Barb Walsh was growing up, she learned how to cook and bake from scratch from her mother and grandmother. But as her career progressed as a dietitian, she realized that not everyone had that experience.
Carroll Hospital Health Chat: Total Health Expo
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, Meghan Gonzalez and Michael Grogran discuss the 9th Annual Total Health Expo, taking place Saturday, October 27 in the hospital’s East Pavilion, 291 Stoner Avenue.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!