Be Well 365

Family nurse practitioner Lisa Varnado's favorite health tip is to shop the perimeter of the grocery store. This is where all of the fresh whole foods can be found! Looking for a family health provider? Lisa Varnado is currently accepting new patients at NorthShore's Merrillville clinic. Learn more about Lisa at https://northshorehealth.org/doctor/lisa-varnado-fnp/ NorthShore Health Centers – building a healthy community, one patient at a time!

Learn about the benefits of reading to your children from NorthShore's pediatric care coordinator. Regular reading promotes cognitive development, vocabulary growth, imagination, and stronger parent-child bonding — plus better sleep and overall mental and physical health.

Dr. Aditya Shah at NorthShore Health Centers explains obesity as a chronic disease linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Learn about personalized treatment options including lifestyle changes, medication, surgical options, and NorthShore's medical weight loss clinic.

NorthShore's Denise and Jennifer share the benefits of walking and staying active outdoors. Regular walking improves physical health, mental health, focus, and heart rate — and it's even better with a friend or group.

A NorthShore provider shares practical advice for supporting your mental health by staying active, stepping outside your comfort zone, and breaking out of repetitive thinking and behavioral patterns. Small changes to your routine can make a big difference.

Practical nutrition guidance covering balanced plate-building, whole grains, lean proteins, dairy, and iron — plus tips for eating breakfast, packing lunch, and making healthy meal habits stick.