How to Address the Mental Health Stigma
For decades, society viewed people with mental illness with long-held negative attitudes. These false opinions about the behavior or character of a person or group of people are known as “stigma.” It’s vital to break …
Trouble Sleeping? How to Overcome COPD Sleep Challenges
When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you may struggle to get a good night’s sleep, and too little sleep can make it harder to manage your COPD. Try these tips to get your sleep cycle on track.
Do I Need to Be Screened for Colorectal Cancer?
Don’t sit on this cancer screening. Colorectal cancer is one of the few diseases that can be detected and treated before symptoms appear. But you must be screened in order to catch it.
What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Many people lead full lives and manage ankylosing spondylitis with specialized treatments and lifestyle modifications under the guidance of a health care team and rheumatologist.
Treatments for Pain Caused by Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy
An unfortunate result of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. The good news is an emerging treatment option reduces neuropathy symptoms. It’s called spinal cord stimulation.
Strength Training for Women in Your 20s, 30s and Beyond
Strength training, also called resistance training, is different from cardio exercise. Instead of getting your heart rate up by running, cycling or swimming, a resistance program involves lifting weights or bodyweight resistance training. Strength training for women is one of the best things you can do to promote health throughout your life—in your 20s, 30s and beyond.
Plant-Based Protein Can Meet Your Nutritional Needs
If you choose the right foods, plant-based protein can indeed meet your body’s protein requirements.
Anti-gallstones Diet: What Foods to Eat and What to Avoid
If you’re at risk for gallstones, changing your diet can reduce the likelihood of developing them. Learn about your risk factors for gallstones, which foods can help and which foods can make the problem worse.
Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty: Providing Relief from Joint Pain
Advancements in orthopedics allow faster recovery and fewer complications. Arthroscopy and arthroplasty are two procedures that address various joint conditions.
Break the Cycle of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Feeling sadder in the winter could mean you have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Talk to your doctor about it and try these tips for some relief.