Concerned Your Child Has a Developmental Delay? Here’s What to Do
Watching your child grow is an amazing experience. But what if they aren’t developing as fast as other kids? Learn if you should be concerned and what to do.
What Are the Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain?
Living with lower back pain? There are solutions. One simple tactic is performing back-specific exercises—most of which can be done at home.
What Are Vascular Disease and Vascular Screenings?
Vascular disease may sound intimidating. Yet, with proper intervention—like screening—individuals can protect themselves. Here are the most important facts to know about vascular disease and vascular screenings.
Why (and How) to Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for nearly every medical condition. It’s even recognized as the most preventable cause of death. While smoking cigarettes, even for a short time, can cause detrimental effects on your health, quitting can benefit your health almost immediately.
Penicillin Allergy? Here Are the Signs to Know
When you were a kid, you may have been told you were allergic to penicillin. For decades, doctors commonly diagnosed allergies to penicillin —and told many people to avoid it. But the reality is that many people told they were allergic to penicillin don’t have an allergy. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 percent of Americans have been told they have the allergy, but less than one percent is allergic. How can you tell if you have a true penicillin allergy? You’ll need a test for an accurate diagnosis.
Is It Safe to Exercise After Taking Insulin?
Many people with diabetes require timed insulin injections to manage their condition and stay healthy. Learn more about how exercise and insulin injections affect each other.
What Is a Healthy Lifestyle?
Congratulations! You want to live a healthy lifestyle. But what does that mean? It’s more than just eating right and getting exercise, although those are two key components. One step at a time, you can bring wellness into your life.
Living your Best Life with Heart Disease
The human heart is an amazing organ, responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. To accomplish these life-sustaining tasks, the heart must beat effectively and efficiently. Unfortunately, when there are problems with the cardiovascular system, the consequences can be life-threatening. Here is how to live your healthiest if you have heart disease.
Cooking with Spices for Flavor and Health
Cooking with spices and herbs can make your food both flavorful and healthier. Here are some spices to try in your next meal and how they can benefit your health.
Is Your Low Back Pain Really Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Experiencing pain or weakness in your legs upon standing or walking? You may be suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis. Learn more about the condition and how it’s treated.