Being phobic – an open letter about living with irrational fear
Written by a Mercy staff member – name withheld I’ll openly admit it. I am phobic. That isn’t an easy line to say. It doesn’t mean…
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Helpful Tips for Caregivers
As we continue to live longer, it’s common for family members or loved ones to become caregivers. Caregiving comes in many forms, from running simple errands…
Improve your health today – by quitting!
Do you smoke? Have you thought about quitting? Let’s face it. Everyone knows tobacco – including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, pipes and cigars – is…
Foam Rolling 101
What is it, and why is everyone telling me I should be doing it? Foam rolling is a term used to describe a technique of self-massage…
Symptoms of Mastitis and What to do About it
If you are currently breastfeeding or plan to once your baby arrives, mastitis may creep up on you at some point. Here is a quick rundown…
Get the fix on broken bones!
Many of us have experienced a fall or injury, followed by the dreaded (I don’t want to look)… is it broken? Broken bones are more common…
Lyme Disease “Need to Knows”
It’s good to be on the lookout for ticks this time of year, as you and your family enjoy the nice weather and outdoor activities it…
Fun and Safe Family Vacations
There is a lot to be checked off our to-do lists before going on vacation: making reservations, packing, shopping for new swim suits, making arrangements for pets…
5 Healthy Energy-Boosting Tips
We’ve all had those moments when we feel like we don’t have enough energy to make it through the day. Quite often unfortunately, we turn to…
How to Deal with Parenting Lows
Raising children is blissful. It is joyous. And it is a heck of a lot of fun. But it is also stressful. At times, it is…