Category: Conditions & Treatments
The Pros and Cons of Daily Aspirin
You may think taking a daily aspirin may help lower the risk of heart attacks, but a recent clinical study may change your perception of aspirin’s usage. Know the risks and speak with your provider to better understand if aspirin should be part of your daily routine.
How to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Education, compassion and encouragement are the best ways to prevent and reverse childhood obesity. Learn the causes of childhood obesity, what can be done to reverse it, and physical activity tips to help your young one grow up to be healthier.
Prostate Cancer: What Men Need to Know
Prostate cancer is very common in men; much more so than lung and colon cancers. Learn more about this disease, how it’s detected, how it’s treated, and risk factors.
Diabetic Eye Disease: How Diabetes Affects Your Vision
Diabetes can cause problems throughout your body, and that includes your eyes.
5 Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a serious disease that can cause significant problems if not found and treated. Knowing the warning signs can help women take action and see a health care provider if needed.
Lung Transplants: Are You a Candidate?
Individuals living with COPD or other lung conditions have multiple treatment options. Lung transplants can change lives. Read on to learn more about the benefits.
How to Overcome Sleep Anxiety and Insomnia
Do you have trouble sleeping? Learn what causes sleep anxiety and insomnia and how to fight back so you can get some sleep.
Do I Have an STI? Learn to Recognize STI Symptoms
There’s no shame in having or talking about a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs are common health conditions that every sexually active person needs to consider. Most STIs are preventable, treatable or manageable. But they may cause serious medical issues if ignored. Learning how to recognize STI symptoms can help you and your sexual partners stay healthy.
Help Your Child Deal with Bullying
Has your child run into a bully or seen other kids get bullied? Take a deep breath. The best thing you can do is offer support, comfort and reassurance to your child during what’s undoubtedly a challenging time. Get tips here.
Tips for Reducing the Risk of Hip Fractures
Suffering a hip fracture is a significant life event. There are important basic measures that older adults can take to decrease their risk of hip fracture to avoid the pain, suffering and loss of mobility and independence that can follow.