Category: Conditions & Treatments
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.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Management
Are you managing your diabetes well? Could you do a little better? Medical Nutrition Therapy is a great way to optimize your diabetes care.
What Should a Kidney Disease Diet Include?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 7 Americans have chronic kidney disease. If you are among that number, it is important to take steps to protect your kidneys. A kidney disease diet is a good place to begin.
The Surprising Connection Between Gratitude and Mental Health
If you’re feeling stressed or depressed, it can be hard to remember to feel grateful for the small (and large) blessings in your life. But regularly practicing gratitude can improve your mental health.