Want to look vibrant, healthy and youthful at any age? If so, taking proactive steps to protect your skin will go a long way! Here are some essential steps to maintaining healthy skin as you reach middle age and beyond. SIU Medicine’s Mohs micrographic surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Larson, a specialist in treating skin cancer and promoting healthy skin care, recommends them. 1. Moisturize daily As the largest organ in the body, your skin is susceptible to age-related changes, including increased dryness and decreased elasticity. To combat these normal changes, use a gentle cleanser, pat your skin dry

Want to look vibrant, healthy and youthful at any age? If so, taking proactive steps to protect your skin will go a long way! Here are some essential steps to maintaining healthy skin as you reach middle age and beyond. SIU Medicine’s Mohs micrographic surgeon, Dr. Rebecca Larson, a specialist in treating skin cancer and promoting healthy skin care, recommends them. 1. Moisturize daily As the largest organ in the body, your skin is susceptible to age-related changes, including increased dryness and decreased elasticity. To combat these normal changes, use a gentle cleanser, pat your skin dry

Pregnancy is an exciting period for the expectant mother, and one which requires lifestyle changes and a heightened focus on well-being. Obstetric practices in the U.S. typically require at least 12 in-person pre- and post-natal office visits for the mom-to-be to have adequate preparation for a safe delivery and what comes after. In cases when a complication occurs, the care team may consult a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, also known as a high-risk obstetrician. Unfortunately, not all expectant mothers have easy access to prenatal care, due to location, economics or transportation. For

Pregnancy is an exciting period for the expectant mother, and one which requires lifestyle changes and a heightened focus on well-being. Obstetric practices in the U.S. typically require at least 12 in-person pre- and post-natal office visits for the mom-to-be to have adequate preparation for a safe delivery and what comes after. In cases when a complication occurs, the care team may consult a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, also known as a high-risk obstetrician. Unfortunately, not all expectant mothers have easy access to prenatal care, due to location, economics or transportation. For

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? SIU Medicine wants to increase awareness during American Diabetes Month by sharing some important information about diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about this all-too-common condition. A diabetes diagnosis Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the United States. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, occurring in about 30% of individuals ages 65 years and older. Diabetes is serious. It is the seventh leading cause of death, the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure, and the second leading

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? SIU Medicine wants to increase awareness during American Diabetes Month by sharing some important information about diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about this all-too-common condition. A diabetes diagnosis Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the United States. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, occurring in about 30% of individuals ages 65 years and older. Diabetes is serious. It is the seventh leading cause of death, the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure, and the second leading

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? SIU Medicine wants to increase awareness during American Diabetes Month by sharing some important information about diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about this all-too-common condition. A diabetes diagnosis Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the United States. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, occurring in about 30% of individuals ages 65 years and older. Diabetes is serious. It is the seventh leading cause of death, the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure, and the second leading

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? SIU Medicine wants to increase awareness during American Diabetes Month by sharing some important information about diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about this all-too-common condition. A diabetes diagnosis Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the United States. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, occurring in about 30% of individuals ages 65 years and older. Diabetes is serious. It is the seventh leading cause of death, the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure, and the second leading

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? SIU Medicine wants to increase awareness during American Diabetes Month by sharing some important information about diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about this all-too-common condition. A diabetes diagnosis Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the United States. The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age, occurring in about 30% of individuals ages 65 years and older. Diabetes is serious. It is the seventh leading cause of death, the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure, and the second leading