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  • Weather & Health: Is It Getting Warm in Here?

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - In a typical winter, it seems as though our bodies adapt to the cold weather. So when we get a 50° day in January, it feels much warmer than a 50° day in July. It turns out, that's not the case. There have been extensive studies done on this. Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital discuss this small phenomenon. For more information on anything in the story, go to Parkview Hospital, for more information.

  • Weather & Your Health: Winter Time Fact or Fiction

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - This hasn't been your typical cold winter, but we haven't been without its cold spells. Does this mean you'll get sick more easily? Will you get an ear infection if you forget your hat? Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital are putting these myths to rest in something we're calling Fact or Fiction!

  • Weather & Your Health: Meeting Goals in 2012

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Hopefully you haven't broken all your New Year's Resolutions yet. It can be difficult turning over a new leaf when you're leading a busy life. Registered Dietician Julia Just and Jason Meyers discuss making goals and keeping them in this week's Weather and Health.

  • Weather & Your Health: Polar Bear Plunge

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - For some, it's a New Year's tradition. For others, it's a thrill. And for most of us, it's crazy. I'm talking about the Polar Bear Plunge. Exposing our bodies to weather extremes like this can be fun, but it can also pose a big threat to your body. That's what Jason Meyers and Parkview's Dr. Bridgwater discussed in this week's Weather and Health.

  • Weather & Your Health: Dry Skin in the Winter

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Cold air is dry air. This is why your skin is already feeling dry and possibly beginning to crack. You don't have to suffer through the cold winter months. Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital talk about keeping moisturized and healthy skin until next Spring.

  • Weather & Your Health: Children's Safety in the Home

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - December starts this week. That means the start of some colder temperatures, and the children will be spending more time indoors. Making sure your home is safe should help to keep them out of the emergency room. That's what Jason Meyers and Parkview's Carmen Moore are talking about in this week's Weather and Health.

  • Weather & Your Health: Staying Fit at Work

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Staying fit in the winter time can be hard. And when most people have a job that confines them to a desk, it's even harder. The American Heart Association recommends the average person walk at least five miles a day. And this week, Jason Meyers talks to April Parks, a Family Nurse Practitioner, about how you can do that, even when the weather's cold.

  • Weather & Your Health: Get Vaccinated

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Cold and flu seasons are here. The best way to protect yourself this season is with vaccinations. While you're getting your flu shot, ask your doctor about any other vaccinations you may need. Depending on your age or risk level, you could be due for another one. Watch the video as Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital talk about vaccinations and how they can make you and everyone around you healthier this winter.

  • Weather & Your Health: Farm Equipment

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - It's harvest time. Farmers are in the fields every chance they can get. That means long hours and little sleep for farmers who are driving that big machinery. It also means you're going to be seeing some of that big equipment on the roads. All of this together can mean big accidents at the farm. Watch the video as Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital talk about staying safe on and near the farm.

  • Weather & Your Health: Eye Safety

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - You'll put your eye out! At least that's what Mom always said. Eye injuries become more prominent in the Fall once we start the Fall clean-up. Using eye protection when you're picking up sticks and yard waste can keep your eyes safe and healthy. Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital talk about eye health and safety in the video.

  • Weather & Your Health: Fall Allergies & Asthma

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - September is a month of transition. It's not quite Summer anymore, but it doesn't feel like Fall just yet. During this time, temperatures can vary widely, ranging from the mid 90's and down into the 60's. It's because of this, Fall allergies, and back to school germs that make it harder to breathe. Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital talk about ways to breathe easier in the Fall.

  • Weather & Your Health: Back to School

    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - All the kids are back to school now. That means more busses on the road, more teenage drivers, and more kids walking and biking to school. This is the time of year to start paying more attention on the road. Jason Meyers and Parkview Hospital talk about staying safe on the road and out of the Trauma Center.

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