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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.
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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.
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Are You a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
About 158,000 weight loss procedures were performed in 2015 in the U.S., according to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, continues to be a viable option for overweight and obese patients who have had challenges losing weight through diet and exercise alone.
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Prepare Your Child for an Outpatient Procedure
Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.
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When Is Your Child Ready for a Phone? Pediatrician Tips for Digital Safety
The “digital street” presents just as many safety challenges for children as the physical one. That’s why it’s so important to help your child develop a healthy relationship with technology, starting with the responsible use of their first phone.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Baby Poop…Really!
Here are the other colors you will notice:
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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.
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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.
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3 Ways To Prepare for a Virtual Doctor Appointment
When life gets busy, it can be difficult to squeeze in a doctor visit. Telehealth appointments save time, especially if you take steps to prepare before you meet with your physician virtually.
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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.
