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  • Choose Correct Shoes To Avoid Sports Injury

    The first step to avoid a foot or ankle injury while playing sports is choosing the appropriate shoe. But there are so many options that it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

  • What Kids Learn from Play

    Kids discover their world through play, and it’s essential to their development. Taking a break from the structure of school or daycare to explore their creativity and build key skills can have a profound impact on a child’s mental and physical health. 

  • Family History of Colon Polyps? Make Colonoscopy a Priority

    Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. Nearly 1 in 3 people who develop colorectal cancer have a family history of the disease. 

  • I’m Having a Hysterectomy. Will I Keep My Ovaries?

    If you’re preparing for a hysterectomy, you’re not alone. With more than 600,000 hysterectomies performed every year, it’s the second-most common surgical procedure for women, after cesarean sections. But there are some common misconceptions about the procedure. 

  • Student Athlete Concussions: What To Watch For

    For parents of student athletes, few injuries are as frightening as a concussion. This is especially true because, unlike broken bones or sprained ankles, it can be difficult to know when a concussion has happened. Know which symptoms to watch for can help you spot lingering signs of a concussion. 

  • Older Adults Should Meditate. Here’s Why

    As you get older, you might begin to experience age-related health issues — such as chronic pain and poor sleep -- or emotional pain like grief and loneliness. Research points to a proven way to address these health concerns: meditation, which can help ease physical and emotional distress. 

  • Positive Pregnancy Test? Next Stop: Your Doctor

    If this is your first time to get a positive pregnancy test, you are likely swimming in emotions. In the midst of all that excitement and anticipation, you may also be wondering what, exactly, should happen next. 

  • Experiencing Chronic Pain? Your Diet May Be To Blame

    Eating a high-fat diet doesn’t just pack on the pounds. It also increases your risk of chronic pain.

  • Bariatric Surgery Helps Your Heart— Here’s How

    Your heart functions best when you are at a healthy weight. Just as a four-cylinder engine doesn't have the needed power to propel a full-sized pickup truck, your heart becomes strained when extra body weight requires it to work harder. This added cardiac stress can lead to a number of other serious health issues and increase your risk for cardiac events, like heart attacks. 

  • Is Your Child Anxious or Depressed? Watch for These Signs

    There is no magical age when we become susceptible to depression or anxiety. These disorders can show up at any point in life, affecting our decision making, ability to cope with stress and interaction with others.