A Firelands Regional Health System Blog

Many of us receive prescription medications, but find that we may still have some pills left over after our symptoms have subsided. Or, you may find that your medicine cabinet is filled with drugs you don’t need, or that are expired. So what are you supposed to do with them? First, it is important to understand the difference between the drugs you have been prescribed.

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.

Heart disease can present itself in a number of ways. However, most of the time, when someone is referring to heart disease they are talking about a condition that involves narrowed or blocked blood vessels that lead to the heart.

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.

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.

Aw, the holidays. Who doesn’t love the excuse to self-indulge once a year with all the wonderful cooking and baking that happens this time of year? On the other hand, if you’re on a diet, or have diet restrictions, the holidays can be a downright nightmare.