As the leading mental healthcare provider in Northwest Indiana, we here at 219 Health Network have seen firsthand how certain myths surrounding addiction can prevail over the truth. One of the reasons why myths about addiction have become so ubiquitous is because...
‘Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus’ isn’t just the title of a book, but it is also a popular saying that resonates with people. This is due to the many differences between men and women, ranging from the obvious sexual characteristics and psychosocial...
Academic researchers are working to better understand the differences in men’s and women’s health needs. Though both sexes face many of the same chronic health conditions, women deal with additional challenges that often need to be addressed. Your predisposition to...
Learning that your child has tested positive for COVID-19 is likely to trigger fear and anxiety in any parent — especially given all the news stories about surging COVID-19 hospitalizations and complications among children. However, COVID-19 will manifest as a simple...
The thyroid regulates practically every critical activity in your body through the hormone it produces, including body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and digestion. These processes change in response to the amount of thyroid hormone released. Problems...
Are you new to the East Chicago community and looking for a new family medicine doctor? Before choosing a new doctor, there are a few key things you should consider. Below, a family medicine doctor in East Chicago is going to discuss six questions you should ask. 1....
The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in adults (18 years and older) is the primary focus of internal medicine. Many people have heard the terms "internal medicine specialist" and "internist," but few people understand what they truly mean. The short...
Sleep is one of the most important things for health and wellness. Unfortunately, there has been a steady decrease in recent years in the amount of sleep Americans get on an average night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than...
While bleeding is common in the days following childbirth, it’s important for new mothers to be aware of the symptoms that indicate something is abnormal and requires medical care. While the period following childbirth can be joyous, it is also a time of adjustment...
For the first six months of life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk as the only source of nutrition. If human milk is unavailable or if it is not a viable option for any reason, it is recommended that parents use a baby formula to...