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Preventing and Detecting Deadly Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer for both men and women, and is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both genders. More people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society.

Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Your Heart?

Why Sitting is Bad for Your Health

If you’re like most Americans, you probably spend more hours sitting than standing each day. Between the normal activities of sitting at your office desk, driving to and from work and watching TV at night, you may not even realize that you're sitting as much as you are.

Pregnancy Advice: What To Believe – and Ignore

Are you pregnant and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice you’re getting? From giving up your soothing hot baths to avoiding your furry feline’s litter box, it can be tough to know what’s safe for you and your growing baby.

Why Texting While Driving is So Bad

According to government statistics, more than 3,000 people were killed and more than 430,000 were injured in accidents caused by distracted drivers.

Survival Tips for Managing ADHD at Work

ADHD, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a mental disorder that affects between five percent and 11 percent of children in the United States. For some kids, the symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsiveness, self-focused behavior—dissipate as they reach adulthood. But for others, the symptoms continue.

Managing Your Foley Catheter: Practical Advice for Comfort and Confidence

Yes, Smoking Weed Is Bad for Your Heart

You probably know that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. The habit has been linked to a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, stroke and cancer.

When Too Much Exercise Is Bad for You

How Patient and Family Advisory Councils Improve Your Patient Experience

  Patient and Family Advisory Councils play a vital role in delivering quality care to both patients and families. Simply put, they allow