Gut-Brain Connection
How anxiety impacts digestive health Fact checked by Shannon Sparks After retiring from his intense corporate job more than a decade ago, Steve Schalk continues to struggle with anxiety. The stress of constant worry has significantly impacted his gastrointestinal (GI) health. In addition to his gut health, Schalk, 75, who lives in Woodridge, worries about his […]
Cure vs. Care
How care teams help patients come to terms with adverse health news Two and a half years ago, Yvette Lamphier was not feeling well. Of all the possibilities going through her mind of what it could be, cancer was the last. When she received the call from her doctor at work, she broke down in […]