Articles Tagged “Susan Smigielski Acker”
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Feast on Fish for Your Brain & Body
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker (Read How to Purchase Seafood at the end of this article) Buying sustainable fish and shellfish can boost your health and keep the environment thriving, too One fish, two fish, red…
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Age & Reason
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker More women are putting pregnancy on hold—but what about the risks? About 40 years ago, women begin advancing their careers first, having babies second. For decades, that trend has continued—and…
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To Get Healthy Lose the Gut
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker A big belly can spell big trouble. Belly fat is more than just unattractive. It is dangerous to health and possibly a symptom of other issues. Belly fat is there…
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Nutrition: Warm Up With Healthy Soups; Get Creative With Kale
Nutrition: Warm Up With Healthy Soups Written by Susan Smigielski Acker Cold winter days call for the warmth of a good bowl of soup. Instead of getting out the can opener, try making a pot for…
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Local Doctor Shows Diabetics a Better Path
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker To look at Dr. Sarah Younger one would never guess the 44-year-old marathon runner has Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed three years ago, the mother of four is now on a…
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Plant Plan
What we know about cancer and food Written by Susan S. Acker “Having a healthy lifestyle that includes a good diet and exercise is one way to prevent cancer,” says Dr. Diane B. Wilson, an…
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NFL Hall of Famer Tackles Prostate Cancer: Mike Haynes Encourages Men to “Talk About It”
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker National Football League Hall of Famer Mike Haynes was known for his quickness and range of motion when he played for the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders 30…
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School Continue to Improve Lunch Menus
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker A bigger variety and portion of produce and more whole grain foods will be added to Peninsula schools’ revamped lunch menus this year. The revamping, which began last year, is…
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Enjoy Fall Hiking, But Leave Wild Animals Alone
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker Imagine walking along a trail on a beautiful fall day, enjoying the leaves when you encounter a snake—one with a diamond shaped head. Know what to do? According to George…
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Paging Aspiring Doctors
Local Kids Get “Hands-On” with Health Care Careers Written by Susan Smigielski Acker You’ve probably heard about the shortage of doctors, nurses and other health care workers. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age…
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Preparing for College Should Include First Aid
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker Going off to college is a great adventure. There are classes to schedule, books to buy and clothes to pack. In your many preparations don’t forget to pack a first…
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Simple Cures for Summer Injuries
Summer can be a time of living easy and enjoying the outdoors, but summertime injuries can spoil the fun. These remedies help alleviate summer injuries and allow the fun to continue. Written by Susan Smigielski…
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Hampton VA Adds Women’s Facility
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker When Mary Beamer retired from the Army in 1974, the Hampton Veterans Administration Hospital had one doctor to treat women. Today, women make up 17 percent of the patients…
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Contract Renewal Hangs in Balance for CHKD, Anthem
If an agreement is not reached before June 1, local families may pay the price Written by Susan Smigielski Acker Kelly Handly says “I got knots in my stomach” when she read a letter from…
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USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker In Jan. 31 the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services announced new dietary guidelines for Americans. Released every five years since 1980, these guidelines spell out…
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CESAREAN RATES: What’s Driving the Trend?
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker The rate of cesarean sections in the United States has increased dramatically over the last 15 years. Today one in three babies are delivered by cesarean section, according to the medical…
