Health and Wellness
Shorter Days Got You Down? It Could Be Seasonal Affective Disorder.
In most cases, symptoms start in the fall or winter and subside in the spring. But there are methods to help you cope.
Knowing Where To Go: Urgent Visits or ED
If you find yourself in need of immediate or day-of care, make sure you know where to go first.
How To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Last
Creating sustainable health goals can be tough. Learn how to create habits that stick from Karl Dietrich, MD, MPH, primary care physician and director of Cheshire Medical Center's family medicine residency program.
Whooping Cough Cases Are Increasing. Why and What To Do About It
Whooping cough, more formally known as pertussis, is on the rise. But doctors stress that the disease is preventable with vaccines.
What to Know About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist Suzannah Luft, MD, discusses Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in honor of the diseases’ awareness week
Ask the Expert: Mammograms and Self Exams
H.E. Guy Burman, MD, medical director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center Comprehensive Breast Program at Cheshire Medical Center, discusses breast health and cancer screenings and offers helpful resources.
How to Establish Healthier Habits This Fall
Gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist Suzannah Luft, MD, offers some fall tips for nourishing and moving your body.
Female Athlete Triad: Understand the Symptoms and Solutions
This medical condition can negatively affect physically active females, often as a result of overtraining.
The Importance of Advance Care Planning
Few want to burden loved ones with difficult decisions during times of emotional distress. You make decisions about your care for yourself by creating an advance care directive and designating a healthcare agent while you’re able.
How Volunteering at Cheshire Helped Me Fight Loneliness
After George Scholl retired from Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. in Keene, he started looking for ways to stay active. Five years ago, he decided to volunteer at Cheshire Medical Center — and it changed his life.