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Coping with Caregiver Stress During the Holidays

Caregivers are especially vulnerable to stress during the holidays.

Coping with a Chronic or Terminal Illness

Nearly 50 percent of adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, while terminal conditions like heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s are the leading cause of death in the U.S.,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Intimacy Challenges: Coping with Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction isn’t normally a topic of polite conversation, but 18 million American men of all ages have this health condition, and a whopping 70 percent of 70-somethings experience it.

Unexpected Uses of Hospice Care

In the year since we’ve opened the Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, we’ve helped over 1,000 patients and their families.

Parsnip Chips

Did you know that adding parsnips to your diet can help reduce blood cholesterol levels? Try out this fiber-filled chips recipe by Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian. 

Protect Yourself with Regular Skin Cancer Checks

Like all cancers, skin cancer can be treated more effectively when it is caught early. But what makes skin cancer different is that it is considerably easier to detect than most cancers – if you do your part.

5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer comprises almost 50 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. This year, more than 76,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which are more slow-growing.

Everything Men Need to Know About Going to the Doctor

By the age of 20, men should start seeing their doctor for regular medical checkups. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. In fact, studies have shown that men tend to visit the doctor less than women by a considerable amount. Whatever your reason is for avoiding the doctor’s office, wait no more! Your body is irreplaceable and keeping it in tiptop shape is up to you. 

The Flu Is Coming: Get Your Flu Shot Today

Maybe you haven’t heard of anyone getting sick from the flu yet this year – but flu season is already here. If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot, it’s important to get it – today. 

Does Your Baby Have Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy?