If Constant Worry Makes Life Difficult, It Could Be An Anxiety Disorder
We all feel anxious when taking a final exam or waiting on potentially bad news. Our body automatically responds when we feel scared or threatened, preparing us to fight or to run from danger. Occasional anxiety is a survival instinct that served our ancestors well. We may not have run-ins with charging mammoths these days, but this response still works.
Read MoreECLS Saves Man Suffering From A Blood Clot In The Heart
“If that machine wasn’t here, I probably wouldn’t be alive!” says Donald Becker when asked about his recent recovery from a blood clot in the heart vessel.
Read MoreSupportive Care Program Encourages Patient Through Decades Of Hospitalizations
“When I am hospitalized, it can be a scary. Boone does everything it can to make things better for me. I’m Catholic, and I appreciate having a priest come to my bed and praying with me during my stay and even bring me communion,” says Cindy. “I also love how the volunteers bring me cards from my family and friends during my stay. I hold them close to me while I sleep and they make me feel so much better. I even get massages and manicures right in my hospital bed! There is nothing like human touch to make you feel better when you are ill. This is a very special place.”
Read MoreBoone Family Birthplace NICU 20th Anniversary Reunion
Boone Family Birthplace's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) invites all NICU graduates and their families to celebrate our 20th birthday.
Read MoreA satisfying summertime supper
WELLAWARE registered dietitian Kelsie Knerr shares a home-tested, healthy and delicious recipe for grilled chicken and salad with lemon hummus dressing.
Read More9/16/16 – Go Red for Women Screening
Boone Hospital Center WELLAWARE will provide free health screenings for cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body composition at the AHA Go Red for Women luncheon on September 16. No registration is required.
Read More9/8/16 – Nifong Medical Plaza Health Screening
Boone Hospital Center WELLAWARE will provide free health screenings for cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and body composition at Nifong Medical Plaza in south Columbia. No registration is required.
Read MoreSmall Things Make a Big Difference
WELLAWARE registered dietitian Kelsie Knerr shares the impact a basil plant has made on her life — and a recipe for pesto!
Read MoreFamily meals make vacation memorable
Boone Hospital WELLAWARE dietitian Kelsie Knerr loves cooking with her family while on vacation. It brings families together, encourages healthy eating and can save you money. Try her cashew chicken recipe tonight!
Read MoreProtein Power
We hear a lot about protein these days, and protein can be found in all kinds of ways at the supermarket. Protein is a vital nutrient, but how important is it?
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