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Top Recommended Immunizations for Adults

Immunization isn’t just for children. Some of those vaccinations you may have had as a child can wear off over time, becoming less effective. You may need additional vaccinations if you’re traveling to a different country for work or vacation, if you’re going to be around young children who may not yet be immunized, or if you have certain health conditions. As new vaccinations are developed, you can protect yourself from additional illnesses. In addition, with age, your immune system becomes weaker, and complications from illnesses can be more serious.

Pregnancy: A Stress Test for Your Heart

If you develop certain complications during pregnancy, you might be at greater risk of developing heart disease later in life.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Baby Poop…Really!

Here are the other colors you will notice:

Why Walking Your Dog is Good for Your Health

It turns out, having a relationship with man’s best friend can be really good for your health in unexpected ways.

Have Emergency Medical Kit Ready for Trip to ER

It’s late at night and your head is throbbing, so you head to the bathroom for some ibuprofen. Three steps away from the bed, you pass out and fall to the floor unconscious. The noise wakes your teenage son, who finds you and quickly calls 911. When paramedics arrive, they start asking your son questions about your health – but he doesn’t know the answers. That limits how they can care for you.

Becoming a Morning Person Can Be Good for You

Are early birds healthier than night owls? One study suggests that being a morning person is associated with better mental health, potentially leading to greater well-being and lowering the risk of depression. Another study found that night owls face a 10 percent higher risk of death. 

Screening for Breast Cancer—Things You Need to Know

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed this year in the United States. While the overwhelming majority of those who develop breast cancer are women, men can get breast cancer, too.

Biohacks for Savvy Girls: Making Self-Care a Daily Deal

#SelfCareSunday hacks the weekend so you can recharge for the week ahead. But why save self-care only for Sunday? Dr. Meredith Watson, an OBGYN with Orlando Health Physician Associates, thinks nurturing body and soul should be a daily deal.

Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?

It can be incredibly difficult to lose weight, even with proper diet and exercise.

Is Your Teen a Candidate for Obesity Treatment? What Parents Need To Know