By Amber Jager, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
“Strawberry Fields Forever” is an original ballad written by John Lennon for the Beatles. It was released on February 13, 1967. The song was considered a departure from the classic Beatles’ songs and many felt it ushered in the psychedelic genre. After Lennon’s death, 2.5 acres of Central Park in New York City was dedicated to his memory and is known as Strawberry Fields.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In the 1800s, the phrase “food for thought” was used to support the theory of digesting certain foods by the stomach to stimulate the brain to think. Some examples include the famous apple a day to keep the doctor away and the use of chicken soup for a cold. Then, there is the controversial egg for health.
By Michael Denike, DO
Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio
When your heart isn’t functioning at its best, your whole body feels the effects, which is why taking care of your heart health is a vital part of maintaining your overall health. While you cannot control every risk factor, understanding four key health measurements can help you recognize potential concerns and make changes before problems such as heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes develop.
FROM FACEBOOK—Please be advised that Hancock Public Health has confirmed one (1) measles case in Findlay, Ohio, with exposure in several locations. The individual was at multiple locations in Findlay while infectious during the days and times listed below.
Anyone who was at the following locations during these times may have been exposed to measles:
• NWO Urgent Care on September 29, 2026 between 2:30-5:30 p.m.
• Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department on September 29, 2026 between 3:30-6:30 p.m.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In September of 1982, Billy Joel released his single titled Pressure. The song hit number 20 on the charts in the United States. The lyrics describe the pressure one applies when trying to write or create to support themselves. In Billy Joel’s career, he has been nominated for 23 Grammy Awards and has won 5. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and received Kennedy Center Honors in 2013.
Is there science behind using beets to help control blood pressure?
