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  • How Heat Can Trigger Asthma Symptoms

    Nearly 25 million American adults and children currently have asthma, a condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. 

  • Why Is My Heart Beating So Fast?

    The thump-thump-thump of your heartbeat is a quiet, reassuring sensation that is as natural as breathing. But what if that steady rhythm starts pounding too fast, flutters or even becomes too slow?

  • Know the Signs of a Stroke: FAST

    If you have a stroke, those first few minutes can be crucial—they can mean the difference between life and death, and for survivors, the degree of recovery. That’s why recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting help immediately are critical.

  • Why Swimming Might Be the Best Form of Exercise There Is

    When you swim on a regular basis, you’re doing your body all kinds of favors: you’re exercising in a variety of ways and you’re doing all them at the same time. 

  • The Best Way to Spring Clean Your Home (According to a Pediatrician)

    As winter recedes and spring gets closer, some parents may feel overwhelmed by the upcoming season of cleaning. After all, it’s a lot of work to dust, wash and sanitize your home! Spring cleaning is an essential part of health and wellness, so just take it step-by-step. By involving children of all ages in the chores, focusing on specific germ-ridden areas of your home and making your own non-toxic cleaners, you can ensure that this year’s spring cleaning is both safe and effective.

  • Pros and Cons of the PSA Screening Test for Prostate Cancer

    After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This year alone, 164,690 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed.

  • 10-Minute Cancer Test Breakthrough Shows Promise for Affordable, Early Detection

    Most people only find out they have cancer after they’ve experienced a number of concerning symptoms. By the time that happens, cancer cells have multiplied and perhaps even entered surrounding tissue. But two new breakthroughs offer the promise of early detection of cancer in the body, which means far earlier treatment and more successful outcomes.

  • You Need a Stress Test for Your Heart. What Should You Expect?

    Did you used to run a couple of miles a day, but now you’re exhausted running to the end of your street? Do you have shortness of breath or chest tightness? It might be time for a heart stress test.

  • How Nutrition Speeds Recovery: The Best Foods for Healing After Injury or Surgery

    After an accident, surgery or illness, your body goes into repair mode. Nutrition plays a big role in your recovery — think of what you consume as the raw materials for healing. Protein, energy, micronutrients and adequate hydration all are necessary to rebuild tissue, support your immune system, minimize muscle loss and prioritize healing.

  • No Matter Your Age, Here's Why You Should Begin Balance Exercises

    Integrating balance exercises into your fitness routine is important at any age. Although we tend to focus a lot on aerobic exercise and strength training, practicing your balance will help align your muscular system. This is great for stability and will help prevent future injuries. Whether you need to work on going up and down the stairs or want to improve your balance for all that mountain climbing you do, there’s no better time to start than now.