In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, sleep often takes a backseat. We sacrifice precious hours of rest to squeeze in a few more tasks, scrolling through our screens long into the night, and tossing and turning as we try to shut our minds off. But, the truth is, the consequences of not making sleep a priority can have a detrimental impact on your health.
With the abundance of information available, eating healthy can often seem overwhelming. So, we went to the experts to help us simplify things. Quincy Medical Group Registered Dietitians Olivia Rees and Brittany Winship each shared their top three tips for healthier eating that are easy to implement and can lead to long-lasting benefits.
College is back in session for many of our local students. This time of life can be both exciting and stressful. With all the stressors students experience in college, it’s important for them to take care of themselves, both physically and mentally.
Two years into the pandemic, routine health visits have become more important than ever. That includes dental visits.
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We’re celebrating National Nutrition Month by raiding the fridges of two of our Registered Dietitians. QMG Registered Dietitian Angie Zanger-Geiselman shares a few of her favorite go-to items. If you’re interested in learning how our Nutrition Services can help you, click here or call us at (217) 222‑6550, ext. 3481.
Ticks can be more than an annoyance. They can transmit diseases that pose a risk to your health. Dr. Hala Saad, Infectious Disease physician at Quincy Medical Group (QMG), says ticks can be active throughout the year, but their activity levels are generally higher during the warmer months. As we enter the dog days of summer, Dr. Saad offers tips to keep yourself safe this summer.
Summer is a great time for travel. If you’re hitting the road in the coming weeks, make sure you’re prepared. Whatever activity you have planned, having a travel first aid kit with you will help you with any situation that may arise.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well, as I’m writing this, it’s nearly 50 degrees and raining so it seems more like Easter but all the festive lights and trees and inflatable yard decorations would suggest otherwise. This, the most wonderful time of the year, with all its glitter and fruitcake, also brings more than its share of stress. Here are a few common holiday problems and tips for handling them.
Summer is winding down. Well, it was when I started this post, but it seems that autumn has arrived overnight. The temperature outside is noticeably cooler and pumpkin spice everything is in the stores. But along with the geese, some people’s moods are getting ready to fly south for winter. Fall ushers in all the plaid scarves and the start of mild to moderate depression for many people.