Health & Wellness
Pickleball has been named the fastest-growing sport in America three years in a row! This rapid growth in popularity has been accompanied by a rise in injuries. Dr. Tyler Lucas with Hendricks Orthopedics & Sports Medicine shares steps on preventing injuries that can keep both competitive and recreational players from ending their games too soon.
“Lifesteps has a big impact on our community,” said Kaitie Delgado, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, ACSM-CPT, HRH Registered Dietitian. “It gets a lot of attention for weight loss, but it’s really about encouraging small changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. For example, participants learn stress management behaviors and tips for handling high-risk eating situations.”
As a parent, I love watching the joy that outdoor play brings to my children! It is a natural feeling for humans to enjoy the outside, it’s how we evolved and part of our being. It’s also essential to the health and development of our children, no matter what the weather brings. There is scientific…
Cherry Almond Chocolate Clusters Makes 12 chocolate treats 1 cluster = 1 serving Ingredients: 1 cup almond — whole, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1. In medium bowl toss together almonds and cherries. Line baking sheet with waxed paper. 2. Melt half of the chocolate in…
“Lifesteps has a big impact on our community,” said Kaitie Delgado, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, ACSM-CPT, HRH Registered Dietitian. “It gets a lot of attention for weight loss, but it’s really about encouraging small changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. For example, participants learn stress management behaviors and tips for handling high-risk eating situations.”
Tips to Support Your Child’s Mental Health Now that the holidays are over and the winter weather is upon us, many people report occasional episodes of sadness and low mood. They may describe this as “depression,” though the true definition of depression is more persistent than the “winter blues.” The term may be overused, but…
Hendricks Regional Health is proud to be one of the featured sponsors of the Go Red Luncheon on Friday, February 17 in Indianapolis. We are celebrating mothers, daughters, sisters, friends – all women alike – and bringing awareness to generational cardiovascular health and the importance of frequent screenings. There will be hearty-healthy dishes and mocktails…
The month of March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month, a time to promote the importance of making informed food choices. At Hendricks Regional Health, this is carried out by our dedicated Nutrition and Dietetics team. Each associate in the department takes great pride in providing people with healthy and delicious meal options. With a…
The Fourth of July weekend is coming up! If your family plans to celebrate by watching a traditional firework display after dark, make sure children enjoy the show from a safe distance and be mindful of the following safety tips to keep the “oohs and aahs” from turning into “ows and oh noes!”: Make sure…
Illness is hitting our community hard right now. Many schools are seeing high numbers of kids out sick each day. Some of our K-12 school partners are experiencing absenteeism rates of nearly 20 percent. Here at Hendricks Regional Health, our Immediate Care Centers and primary care offices are seeing a record number of patients. These…
Cherry Almond Chocolate Clusters Makes 12 chocolate treats 1 cluster = 1 serving Ingredients: 1 cup almond — whole, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1. In medium bowl toss together almonds and cherries. Line baking sheet with waxed paper. 2. Melt half of the chocolate in…
“Lifesteps has a big impact on our community,” said Kaitie Delgado, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, ACSM-CPT, HRH Registered Dietitian. “It gets a lot of attention for weight loss, but it’s really about encouraging small changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle. For example, participants learn stress management behaviors and tips for handling high-risk eating situations.”
