Hoosier Health Costing Billions?
Healthcare costs for Hoosiers are hitting all-time highs and it is clear Hoosiers are not happy about it. Hoosiers typically spend 4.4% more of their annual income on healthcare costs than the average American. In 2017, Indiana residents paid $819 more than the...Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby
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Ah, science. Although anecdotal, I can tell you working daily with volunteers and donors, I have seen the evidence up close and personal.
This is your brain on generosity | National Christian Foundation
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It’s what researchers call a “cross-cultural universal.” That means no matter where you live, what your income, age, your culture, or even your politics, generous people are, in general, healthier and happier. The mechanisms for it are built into our...Maintaining a healthy weight can be a big deal. Aside from the other obvious health benefits like reduced risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers, there are other special benefits for pregnant women as well.
By getting and maintaining a healthy weight before and during pregnancy, you can limit the potential of pregnancy related high blood pressure and the need for having an emergency c-section.
When a mother is overweight throughout pregnancy there is also a higher chance of the baby being premature as well as becoming overweight themselves.
When a mom is underweight throughout their pregnancy it can cause major health issues for both mom and baby as well.
In general, moms should be gaining about a pound a week if they are healthy weight or underweight during their second and third trimesters. Moms who are overweight are suggested to gain about half a pound per week during the second and third trimesters.
These are of course just suggested guidelines and you should always consult your doctor during pregnancy about any changes and any expected changes in routines or health.
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The Good News in Healthcare | Hope Healthcare Services
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Good News In Healthcare Hope Healthcare Services (formerly Kingsway Community Care Center) is a non-profit organization that offers low-cost, quality healthcare services to our neighbors without health insurance. Hope Healthcare Services patients are those who have no private medical and dental i...