Safe Medication Disposal
If you have old or unused medication, you may be tempted to flush your pills down the toilet or throw the bottles in the trash. But disposing of or storing medications in an unsafe manner can have serious effects.
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults
Do you have difficulty completing tasks, are disorganized, daydream frequently, procrastinate or have trouble staying motivated? You may have ADHD. Learn the symptoms and treatment options so you can get help if you need it.
Broken Bones: How to Spot Them and Where to Seek Care
Your bones can bear a lot, but they have breaking points. Broken bones occur when these important parts of your skeletal framework meet more force than they can handle.
Trauma Response: Understanding How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently
Recognizing a trauma response will help provide a lifetime of healing and better medical care.
How to Avoid Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States–but it doesn’t have to be.
Lymphedema: A Common Cancer Treatment Side Effect
Treating cancer can have unintended consequences. One is lymphedema, which is swelling that occurs in an area of the body where there is surgery/radiation to treat cancer. Managing this condition can help you enjoy the best quality of life possible during and after cancer treatment.
COPD and Allergies
Indoor and outdoor allergens may worsen COPD symptoms, including asthma. Avoiding them is your best course of action, but what do you do if you can’t?
Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention is Key
Medical statistics indicate that as many as 60% of women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives. But the good news is that UTIs are easily treated with the right medical care and can even be prevented with a few simple steps.
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.
The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health
Did you know that having diabetes can affect your mental health? Beyond the physical aspects of diabetes management, the disease can cause complications and health problems that may create or worsen symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. But whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should know that you are not alone.