Tag: Health Awareness
How to Reduce the Stress in Your Life
Is stress dominating your life? It’s a common affliction. But you don’t have to bow down to stress. Follow these tips to get stress under control.
Osteoarthritis: Finding the Best Treatment Option for You
Not all arthritis is created equal. And, despite popular belief, few arthritis cases require surgery. Learn more about the best non-invasive treatment options available, and surprising facts about osteoarthritis and running.
Avoiding Dehydration When You Have Heart Failure
In the hot summer months, it is important to stay hydrated, but with heart disease, you also need to watch how much you drink to prevent fluid build-up.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
If you or a man in your life is experiencing erectile dysfunction, there is nothing to be embarrassed about and help is available. Learn what causes ED and how you can resolve its symptoms.
Is Peripheral Artery Disease Causing Your Leg Pain?
Peripheral artery disease and related conditions can cause a pain in your legs when you walk that isn’t related to your joints. It can also be dangerous if left untreated.
Ischemic Stroke: How You Can Avoid One
Strokes are very common – and very dangerous. If you see signs that someone is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn the signs and how to decrease your chance of having a stroke.
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.
How to Avoid Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States–but it doesn’t have to be.
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.