NorthShore Healthy Living

Listening to Your Body When Exercising

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:00:16 +0000

Though the word exercise might be scary, if done right, it has so many health benefits.

While exercising, listening to your body is important.

Do you know the difference between pain and soreness?

But most important is injury prevention. Stretching and warm-up are important but is there a right way and a wrong way?

Dr. Ladewski discusses the significance of listening to your body when exercising; the difference between pain and soreness and the best tips for injury prevention

Healthy Strategies To Help Those With GERD

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:20:02 +0000

The holidays are approaching and all those great treats can sometimes cause discomfort.

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), affects millions of people every year.

Reflux means that stomach acid and juices flow from the stomach back up into the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach (esophagus).

This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

Having heartburn from time to time doesn't mean that you have GERD. With GERD, the reflux and heartburn last longer and come more often.

Though GERD can be uncomfortable, it is treatable.

Mick Meiselman, MD, is here to discuss the symptoms and treatment options available at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Concussion: What Parents Need to Know

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:38:36 +0000

Many activities of daily living from work to play can put people of all ages at risk for falls and collisions that could lead to mild traumatic brain injuries or, as they are commonly called, concussions.

The majority of people who suffer a concussion recover fully with no need for medical treatment. However, the risk for long-term neurological problems dictates careful scrutiny of any head injury.

The NorthShore Neurological Institute’s multidisciplinary team of concussion and head injury specialists takes a multipronged approach to the diagnosis and treatment of concussions and other brain injuries

An ounce of prevention: Preventing a concussion is difficult, but concussion expert Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth offers important tips for sports safety.

Vitamin D: The Heart Healthy Sunshine Vitamin

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:00:52 +0000

As the days get shorter it becomes more difficult to get your recommended daily dose of vitamin D, or “The Sunshine Vitamin.”

Vitamin D is important for many functions in the body, but it can also help you in the winter months when you start to feel blue.

Dr. Curtis Mann discusses Vitamin D deficiency, signs, symptoms, and recommended dosages to help you avoid the symptoms of SAD (seasonal affective disorder).

NorthShore Pathology: On the Cutting Edge of Breast Cancer

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:22:32 +0000

The pathologists at NorthShore use state if the art technology and equipment to examine your tissue samples to get the highest quality report.

Genomics in Breast Cancer play a large role in your hereditary risk. Together, these two factors, Genetics and Pathology can help you determine the exact type of cancer found in your tumor and what is the best course of action to treat it. Its called personalized medicine.

Listen as Dr. Karen Kaul and Melanie Cole MS, discuss the role your pathologist plays in you personalized cancer care.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for a Good Night’s Rest.

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:06:20 +0000

The need for a good nights sleep is more important than ever. Adults need anywhere from 7-9 hours of quality sleep a night to be at their best throughout the day.

With such busy lifestyles, and so many electronics, a good nights sleep may be harder to achieve than in years past.

Sleep hygiene is the way you prepare yourself at night for relaxing so you can fall asleep.

Lori Lovitz, DO, is here to discuss her best tips for falling asleep and staying asleep through the night to feel your best the next day!

Exciting New Technique In Breast Cancer Surgery

info@radiomd.com (NorthShore Health Systems) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:11:34 +0000

Breast cancer patients make up the highest percentage of Kellogg Cancer Center patients, and NorthShore's comprehensive, multidisciplinary breast health program is one of the largest academic multispecialty practices in the state of Illinois.

Research initiatives at NorthShore support a wide range of projects designed to improve cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Our patients benefit from a focus on translational research—bringing the latest findings from the laboratory to our clinical sites daily.

Listen as Dr. Catherine Pesce explains the exciting new technique known as Radioactive Seed Localization Lumpectomy. Helping Doctors in the community better serve you with the latest technologies.