Brain Health: 6 Ways to Slow Cognitive Decline
As you age, your brain function begins to change. But there are things you can do to stay healthy not only physically, but cognitively as well. Learn how to improve your brain health while lowering your risk of dementia and stroke.
How to Spot the Signs of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
For many men, an enlarged prostate gland is a natural part of aging. However, if the gland gets too big, it can cause problems with urination—a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Symptoms and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are rare, but they can have devastating consequences if not caught early. Learn how to recognize the signs of the disease — and how to prevent it.
How to Treat a Sinus Infection
You know how to treat a cold, but this seems like something else. That runny nose, facial pain, headache and sore throat just won’t go away — and you may also have bad breath and a cough. You go to the primary care provider and learn it’s not a cold; it’s a sinus infection. What does that mean and how do you treat it?
How to Get a Baby to Sleep: Developing Healthy Habits from the Start
Getting enough sleep and establishing a bedtime routine is important for every family with young children. Knowing what to expect at every stage of development can help build a lifetime of healthy sleeping habits.
Healthy Sleep Habits Mean a Happy Child
Sleep is important for a child’s growth and development. You can help your child grow up happy and healthy by following healthy sleep habits. But how much sleep does your child need and how do you set up a good bedtime routine?
Are Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Medications Right for You?
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your primary care provider may recommend you take statin medications. What are they and how do they work?
Build an Action Plan for COPD Flare Ups
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms can come and go. When symptoms get worse, either suddenly or over a period of days, it’s called a COPD flare-up. If you experience COPD flare-ups, make an action plan to help shorten or reduce your symptoms.
Diabetes and Hypertension
Two out of three people with diabetes also have hypertension, known as high blood pressure. Find out how to lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health.
What are good fats?
Dietary fat often gets a bad rap for its potential to damage your heart health and add extra pounds to your waistline. Fat is high in calories and certain fats can have a negative impact on heart health, but not all fats are bad. In fact, many types of fats are essential for a healthy diet.