Tag: Health Awareness
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.
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.
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?
Prioritizing Women’s Health
Women experiencing undesirable symptoms have a number of care options. Learn which ones require immediate attention in the ER versus those that can benefit from an urgent care setting.
What are good fats?
Dietary fat often gets a bad rap for its potential to damage your heart health and add extra pounds to your waistline. Fat is high in calories and certain fats can have a negative impact on heart health, but not all fats are bad. In fact, many types of fats are essential for a healthy diet.
What You Need to Know About Dry Drowning
Dry drowning and secondary drowning, although not medical terms, are sometimes used by the media and within the community to describe certain complications or scenarios related to drowning. But what are they really?