Health & Exercise

Have you ever heard of The Daniel Fast? Several years ago, in January, I did a healthy eating reboot for my system to start the new year and now I have continued to do it year after year. . . Read More

Every day, children are exposed to a staggering amount of marketing that glorifies unhealthy eating. According to the World Health Organization, kids aged 2-11 see approximately thirteen ads daily for unhealthy foods, with a ratio of four unhealthy . . . Read More

Bowen Health’s Kylie Riecken has been tapped to fill a new Executive Director role for the northern Indiana health system. Previously serving as Senior County Director, Riecken is now responsible for operations, performance, and furthering community . . . Read More

Hylant, Parkview Health, and Butler University are partnering to launch an innovation challenge aimed at reducing healthcare costs. The initiative will begin with an event in April 2025 at Butler University, where student teams will analyze data to . . . Read More

The holidays are here, and while it’s a time of joy and celebration, we can’t ignore the unique safety risks this time of year can also bring. “We’re all busy, but it’s worth taking a few moments to prepare, so you can fully enjoy the season,” . . . Read More

The Allen County Department of Health will continue in 2025 to work with community partners to promote and protect public health, providing them with needed resources to continue and expand efforts to improve the health of local residents. . . Read More

In recognition of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in November, NIPSCO urges customers to beware of the “Silent Killer” that claims the lives of hundreds of Americans each year. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and non-corrosive gas . . . Read More

As the holiday season draws near, many of us are shopping for electronic gifts powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as smartphones, tablets, and e-bikes. These devices bring convenience, but it’s crucial to handle their batteries with care to avoid . . . Read More

Parkview Health is proud to support National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, by offering accessible lung cancer screenings for individuals at risk. The screenings will be available from 8 a.m. . . Read More

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Indiana. . . Read More

October is here, and with it comes the excitement of Halloween. For parents, this can be a fantastic opportunity to connect with their child to reduce any potential issues related to the spookiness of the season, advises a school counselor. . . Read More

Infant mortality remains a pressing concern in Allen County, with zip codes 46806 and 46805 showing some of the highest rates in Indiana. In 2009, an examination conducted by the Allen County Child Fatality Review Team revealed that 13 infant deaths . . . Read More

If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to “help” you find the best deal. . . .  . . Read More

Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner recognized educators from 283 schools where at least 95% of students demonstrated reading proficiency in 2024 at a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse recently. . . Read More

Whoa, Man! and 96.3 XKE are excited to announce “She Rocks the Fort,” a concert event dedicated to supporting Jennifer’s Harbor, an organization that helps women and children break free from domestic violence. . . Read More

Rachael’s wellness journey began at 19 when she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. With conventional medicine offering limited solutions, she turned to chiropractic care, where she discovered how nutrition and movement significantly impact . . . Read More

SCAN’s searchable Community Resource Listing is now live at scanfw.org/community-resources. This detailed databases contains hundreds of local and statewide listings focused on meeting the needs of 16 Indiana counties. “We know families were meant . . . Read More

A community-wide discussion about how best to serve the mental health and wellness needs of the region will take place at the Parkview Mirro Center on Oct. 11. Treatment providers, public safety agencies, mental health advocates and local government . . . Read More

While stroke is the fifth-leading overall cause of death in the United States, it disproportionately impacts Hispanic people. It is the third leading cause of death among Hispanic women and the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanic men. . . Read More

The Heritage Lions in Hoagland delivered over 5,000 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Arcola Lions Club, which will sort them on September 17. The glasses, collected from over 60 locations, will be cleaned, sorted by type, and distributed to those in need globally. . . Read More

On Friday, July 19, 2024, the McDonald’s on South Anthony Boulevard in Fort Wayne hosted a heartfelt fundraiser in memory of Mayra Vivar and Fernando Pizano, who tragically lost their lives in a recent car accident. . . Read More

The Allen County Department of Health and Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) are working closely to respond to an exposure of active tuberculosis (TB) within FWCS. The health department and FWCS have a long history of partnering to promote and protect . . . Read More

As the back-to-school season fast approaches, families, educators, and communities begin focusing on preparing students for a successful academic year. Amid the frenzy of buying supplies and adjusting routines, there is an essential component of this . . . Read More