The sooner, the better is an idiom indicating that speedy or early action is ideal for certain situations. The idiom can be traced back to the 15th century and is a relic of Old English. The saying indicates an urgent request.
By Julie Russel, RDN, LD, CDCES
Outpatient Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is ‘Discover the Power of Nutrition.' Nutrition provides us with ‘power’ through energy. Food provides the fuel our bodies need to perform essential functions. Learning how to properly fuel yourself can help you level up your health and feel better throughout the day.
By Tonya DeVaul, APRN-CNP
Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio
According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The encouraging news? Many cases can be prevented—or caught early when treatment is most effective. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when we combine smart lifestyle choices with appropriate screening.
By Riley McConaghy, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU HealthWise
"Backed up" is a term used to describe the state of constipation. Eggbound is a Northern British saying for constipation, while FarFromPoopin is a funny slang term to describe the condition. However, there is nothing funny about chronic constipation.
Chronic constipation affects about 14% of adults around the world. It more commonly affects older adults, women and non-White populations. Many things can worsen constipation, including not eating enough fiber, diet, lack of physical activity, stress, depression and certain medications.
By Andrius Giedraitis, MD Interventional Pain Medicine, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Cold mornings, icy sidewalks and shorter days are all familiar parts of Ohio winters. For many people, however, the season also brings an unwelcome companion: increased joint and muscle pain. If your knees feel stiffer, your back aches more, or your sleep is disrupted when temperatures drop, you’re not imagining it. Seasonal changes in temperature and barometric pressure can aggravate sensitive areas of the body, including the neck, shoulders, low back, hips and knees.
The phrase “say cheese” for photos appears in newspaper articles starting in the 1940s. In 1943, the Oxford English Dictionary cites the phrase being repeated by Joseph E. Davies, who was the United States ambassador (1936-1938) to the Soviet Union and appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Prior to “saying cheese” other words such as prunes, whiskey, and cheese with crackers were used by photographers to get you to smile.
