Do you want to live a long healthy life? Of course. So, you probably get plenty of exercise, try to eat right and avoid things that negatively impact your body. However, are you doing everything you can to keep your brain healthy for the long run? 

Take our quiz to find out. 

Do you want to live a long healthy life? Of course. So, you probably get plenty of exercise, try to eat right and avoid things that negatively impact your body. However, are you doing everything you can to keep your brain healthy for the long run? 

Kindness is doing things for others without expecting anything in return. It can be as simple as holding the door for somebody, offering a compliment, paying for coffee for the person behind you in line or volunteering.  

Did you know that in addition to often improving the atmosphere around you, kindness can also improve your health? Being kind: 

• Produces a hormone called oxytocin that leads to your heart’s blood vessels opening wider and reducing your blood pressure.  

• Improves your mood through a release of serotonin, a natural compound that improves the way you feel. 

• Reduces pain by releasing endorphins. 

There is also research that suggests being kind reduces stress, anxiety and depression.  

If you are not naturally inclined to commit acts of kindness, Dr. Ritchie Davidson from the University of Wisconsin has compared being kind to training for a sport or job. That with practice, anyone can become kinder.  

“There is enough research to indicate being kind is good for your health. However, even if being kind did not improve your health, it is something we should all try to do more,” said Megan Miller, D.O. board-certified family medicine, Genesis Primary Care. 

Did you know that in addition to often improving the atmosphere around you, kindness can also improve your health?

They come in various sizes and shapes, are either synthetic or natural hair fibers and typically last three to four weeks – eyelash extensions. Wearers are going to great lengths to make their eyes temporarily pop. 

Lash extensions are usually applied by a technician in a beauty salon, using tweezers and a specially formulated surgical glue applied to the base of your original eyelash. Though it’s rare, allergic reactions can sometimes occur. Test the glue on the underside of your wrist before you have it applied to a lash to make sure there is no reaction.  

While no one likes to see a precious eyelash fall out, even though it means you can make a wish, the good news is it only takes about six weeks for an eyelash to grow back. Or you can carve out a couple of hours for an appointment to have lash extensions applied. It takes patience to apply lashes one at a time and glue them perfectly on top of your natural eyelash. The lashes can be customized in silk, mink or synthetic, as well as length, thickness, style, curl and the number of lashes.  

Keep your standards high and your lashes long 

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends you look carefully at the shop or salon, the aesthetician, and the products' ingredients before going ahead with eyelash extensions. An aesthetician with lash extension certification and experience should be a priority when taking the plunge to have fuller lashes.  

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends you look carefully at the shop or salon, the aesthetician, and the products' ingredients before going ahead with eyelash extensions.

Being there for you

“Hard times define one’s character” is a quote by author Ken Poirot. After two long years of COVID-19, I am in awe of the Genesis team. They continue to work long hours in the most difficult of circumstances and sacrifice time with loved ones they will never get back. They do all of this to care for each patient in their time of greatest need. They accepted the challenge and sacrifices and the emotional toll of caring for patients and families struggling with COVID-19.  

The heartbreaking truth is most of the suffering from COVID-19 can be avoided by getting the vaccine. The facts are clear. In 2021, almost 1,500 patients were hospitalized at Genesis with COVID-19. Of those patients, 80% were unvaccinated.

If everyone gets vaccinated, it will prevent so much human suffering and truly support our team and our community. It is the fastest and safest way to get this virus out of our lives. So, for the sake of you, your family, friends and neighbors, I encourage you to get vaccinated and receive a booster shot when needed.

Providers making a difference

On the following pages, you will meet new physicians who chose Genesis so they can care for this community. You will also learn how our doctors are using advanced robotic-assisted technology to improve care and extend and enhance the lives of community members.

Advancing healthcare

We are happy to announce that our new Genesis Orthopedic Center is now open. This facility offers board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons, a Walk-in Clinic, onsite therapies, imaging and more. In addition, our new Northside Pharmacy will open by late winter 2022 and will be Muskingum County’s only 24/7 pharmacy.

Thank you

The last couple of years has been very challenging. Everyone at Genesis is grateful for the support the community has shown. The signs in the parking lots, the well-wishes on social media help raise our spirits at the end of a hard day. We have come this far together, and together we will get beyond COVID-19.

Thank you, and we wish everyone the best of health.

Matthew J. Perry

President & CEO

Being there for you