How to Spot the Signs of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
For many men, an enlarged prostate gland is a natural part of aging. However, if the gland gets too big, it can cause problems with urination—a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Symptoms and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are rare, but they can have devastating consequences if not caught early. Learn how to recognize the signs of the disease — and how to prevent it.
What to Do if You Can’t Find Baby Formula
Not having enough food for your baby is a scary situation, but one that many parents are facing right now. University of Maryland Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Carter has advice on what to do – and not to do – to make sure your baby gets enough to eat.
How to Treat a Sinus Infection
You know how to treat a cold, but this seems like something else. That runny nose, facial pain, headache and sore throat just won’t go away — and you may also have bad breath and a cough. You go to the primary care provider and learn it’s not a cold; it’s a sinus infection. What does that mean and how do you treat it?
Ouch! What That Ache or Pain is Telling You
Have you ever thought of pain as “useful”? It is! Pain informs your body of certain behaviors—and thus behavior changes that need to take place. Learn why pain can be valuable.
How to Get a Baby to Sleep: Developing Healthy Habits from the Start
Getting enough sleep and establishing a bedtime routine is important for every family with young children. Knowing what to expect at every stage of development can help build a lifetime of healthy sleeping habits.
Healthy Sleep Habits Mean a Happy Child
Sleep is important for a child’s growth and development. You can help your child grow up happy and healthy by following healthy sleep habits. But how much sleep does your child need and how do you set up a good bedtime routine?
Are Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Medications Right for You?
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your primary care provider may recommend you take statin medications. What are they and how do they work?
Exercising for a Healthy Heart When You Have Heart Disease
If you have heart disease, it is very important to get moving! Exercise can be fun – just pick an activity that you enjoy. Learn how to get off the couch and feel better safely.
Guided Meditation: A Daily Exercise to Reduce the Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Your Life
Is stress keeping you from living your best life? Here’s a simple exercise you can do to center yourself on a daily basis.