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Stop Smoking: Do your heart, lungs…well, your whole body a favor

​I do not smoke, so I can only imagine how hard it is to quit something that you enjoy doing, but your life depends on it. I grew up with pare…

May 17, 2013 11:31 am
The Buzz over Greek Yogurt

Submitted by Lori Granich, RD, Clinical Dietitian at the Midwest Bariatric Institute There is no doubt that you have seen various brands of Gr…

May 16, 2013 2:24 pm
Franciscan St. Margaret Health nurses honored with Cortona awards by coworkers and physicians

It is said there is no higher form of praise than that expressed by one’s peers. Four nurses, two each at Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Ham…

May 14, 2013 7:51 am
Certification affirms Franciscan St. Anthony Health provides quality minimally invasive gynecological surgery

Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Michigan City and three of its surgeons have been certified by the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive …

May 10, 2013 4:50 pm
“Nurse’s nurse” receives annual Nightingale Award

Bernie Puplava, left, a 24-year endoscopy registered nurse at Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point who has been in her profession for 4…

May 10, 2013 4:30 pm

Health & Wellness News from The Times

Local donors' tissue to help Boston bomb victims

CROWN POINT | Donated tissue from new Northwest Indiana moms is being sent to Boston to help heal victims of the recent bombings.

April 17, 2013 11:00 pm
Revitalizing lips after a cold winter
Revitalizing lips after a cold winter

Brutal winters take a toll not only on our souls yearning for sun and warmth but also on our skin. But while remedies for restoring faces abou…

April 17, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Eat well, run well
Eat well, run well

Training for a big race involves more than just adding miles to your runs. The food you eat is essential for optimal performance as you prepar…

April 12, 2013 12:00 am

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