Physical Health
New Local Opportunity for Climbing & Adventure
Are We There Yet? Looking for a great way to be active and spend time with the kids? Check out the new, “Hoover Climbing & Adventure” at The Hoover Metropolitan Complex. The adventure center boasts 12 unique climbing elements including a “leap of faith,” skyscraper walk, Rocktopia volcano, and multiple race obstacles and is available …
Holiday Tips for Family Caregivers
Healthy Living As the holiday season approaches, many people are excited to see their friends, family members, and loved ones. However, for many seniors and their caregivers, it can become very stressful. Big holiday celebrations can be overwhelming, especially for those suffering from cognitive decline or health problems. For family caregivers, decorating the house, organizing …
Meadow Brook Run: A Holiday Tradition
Are We There Yet? Christmas lights. Family. Food. Friends. Gifts. Jesus. Running. For more than two decades, runners have been racing down the streets of Meadow Brook in Shelby County at Christmas time. What began as a beautiful, empty race weekend on the calendar now is a holiday tradition. Dr. Robert Cosby began the Meadow …
ROW, ROW, ROW for Your Health!
Healthy Living No matter what your age is, a fitness plan that includes cardio (or aerobic exercise) is an important contributor to your overall health. The benefits of regular aerobic exercise include weight loss, increased stamina, and a stronger immune system. Endorphins released while you work out can also help improve your mood and sleep …
Local Resources for Individuals with Epilepsy
Healthy Living Numerous changes have occurred since the start of 2018 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama. Formerly the Epilepsy Chapter of Greater Mobile and the Gulf Coast, the organization was previously an affiliate of the larger national organization, the Epilepsy Foundation of America. However, the Board of Directors voted in late 2017 to join the national …
Meeting Local Need for Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivors
Healthy Living Birmingham based Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center (Forge) and The Deep South Cancer Foundation (DSCF) recently partnered to help meet a very important need among metastatic breast cancer survivors in our community. Forge and DSCF hosted “A Journey of Courage and Hope,” the first retreat for metastatic breast cancer survivors in our region. …
Guarding Against Falls—the #1 Killer of Seniors
Healthy Living Late fall marks the beginning of the peak season for accidental falls, especially for older people. Falls and fall-related injuries are the leading cause of death in people 65 years and older—more than 15,800 deaths per year. For people 85 and older, one in five falls results in death. Contrary to the myth …
Overcoming Childhood Cancer: Odenville’s Payton Ray
Healthy Living Visits to the doctor are certainly not an event most children look forward to, but for Payton Ray, a routine doctor’s checkup turned out to be a potentially life-saving moment. Payton’s mother, Joy, took him in for a routine appointment with his pediatrician to check his thyroid levels. “He frequently had issues with …
Overcoming Childhood Cancer: Lilianna Thompson, Clanton, Ala.
Healthy Living If the big brown eyes don’t melt your heart, then the sweet, bright smile certainly will. Those are the first things you notice about Clanton’s Lilianna Thompson, a walking, talking, giggling miracle. Lilianna was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, in August 2011, just after she turned 2 in May. While on …
“Go Team!”
Photo Fun Patients at Children’s of Alabama recently had a visit from Alabama and Auburn University cheerleaders along with team mascots. The visit was a part of the annual Wells Fargo Picks for Kids program kickoff. As part of the campaign, Wells Fargo will donate $1,000 to Children’s for each pass interception made by the …
