Tag: Health Awareness
Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know
The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.
Treatments with Tails: The Healing Powers of Pet Therapy
For many people, spending time with a therapy dog or other trained animal can not only be calming but also provide other physical and mental healing benefits. Learn more about the many benefits of pet therapy.
The Troubling Truth About COPD and Vaping
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking. Now, recent research suggests vaping, or e-cigarette use, may also be implicated in new or worsening COPD. Here’s what you need to know.
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Early detection is key when it comes to colorectal cancer, a type of cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. That’s why being aware of colorectal cancer symptoms as well as risk factors is essential to your health.
The Connection Between Not Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health
Not getting enough sleep can have unintended consequences for your mental health. If you’re struggling with sleep deprivation, here’s what you need to know.
Osteoarthritis Treatments: Today and Tomorrow
If you’re one of the millions of Americans experiencing the pain of osteoarthritis, you may have tried several treatments hoping to find relief. There are new osteoarthritis treatments on the horizon that may bring you relief.
5 Myths and Facts About Hepatitis C
Simple treatments can cure this serious infection that can permanently damage your liver.
6 Foods to Cut Back for Heart Health
Some foods have higher sodium levels than others. Do you know which they are? Here are the “salty six” – six foods you should limit for a healthy heart.
Should You See a Pulmonologist?
If you often have trouble breathing, your primary care provider might refer you to a pulmonologist. What does that mean and how do they help? Here’s what you need to know.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Prevention and Treatment Options
Could the pain and swelling in your knee be osteoarthritis? While it is often genetic, there are some ways to prevent it, and many ways to treat it.