Article Archives: Health

The Dangers of Too Much Screen Time for Youngsters

January 31, 2019 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

As we’ve all seen in recent years, spending lots of time in front of a computer, television or playing video games has become a favorite pastime for many of us, particularly our children. However, too much time participating in those activities can have a definite and potentially dangerous downside. Studies … Read More

How to Stay Fit during the Cold Winter Months

January 3, 2019 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The frigid winter months of January and February can be a challenging time to stick to an exercise plan. The weather is colder, the daylight hours are fewer and a variety of priorities can make it much more difficult to establish a routine. While exercise in winter may be challenging, … Read More

New Polio-like Disease Strikes Children in the U.S.

December 6, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Many of us have heard the troubling recent news of a new polio-like disease with no known cure that is attacking mostly children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but very serious condition that affects the nervous system, particularly … Read More

Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

November 1, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

As the holiday season draws near, we all look forward to a wonderful time of celebration, togetherness and happiness with family and friends, yet challenges to our physical and emotional well-being may arise during what many consider the happiest time of the year. Probably the most common threat to one’s … Read More

Eskenazi Health to Host Community Day Health Fair

October 4, 2018 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

With colder weather on its way to envelop Central Indiana, if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to receive free health screenings and free flu shots for yourself and members of your family, you need look no further. Eskenazi Health Center Forest Manor in Indianapolis will host a Community Day … Read More