A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Physicians use sleep labs to monitor what a patient is experiencing when they are sleeping. Even though you are in a medical facility being monitored, the sleep lab room will be set up much like a typical hotel room, so that you can fall asleep easily.

With March being Colon Cancer Awareness month, there is no better time to discuss the important of getting screened, and why these new colonoscopy screening age guidelines are in place.

Would you know what to do if you, or a family member, had sudden tingling, weakness or loss of muscle strength and control on one side of their face?

Having good hand washing hygiene is always important, especially this time of year. At this point, the flu, cold and stomach viruses are in full swing.

The American Heart Association suggests getting about 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity a week. That’s about 21 minutes a day.

It’s a new year, and some of us out there are looking to lose some weight – once and for all. However, whether you are doing it for a personal or health reason, it can be hard. Especially healthy long term weight loss.

Weather predictions are indicating that between now and Thursday, temperatures will plunge to 20-40 degrees below zero in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Learn how to prepare for extreme cold weather.

Linda shares her personal story of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and her journey to regain her voice with the help of SPEAK OUT!® and The LOUD Crowd® programs.

With the start of a New Year, now is the time to get motivated about quitting smoking. Whether you are a smoker with diabetes, or you are just a smoker looking to quit, Firelands Regional Medical Center can help.

You’ve probably heard the hype about the keto diet. The high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet results in weight loss when used properly, and here’s why.

Influenza, or better known as the flu, is a virus that causes fever/chills, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, cough, watery eyes, and sometimes nausea.

Winter’s cold weather and snow can make anyone feel unmotivated and lethargic. However, for a few people, the winter season can mean dealing with real depression also know as seasonal affective disorder.