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  • How to Prepare for a Specialist Visit

    Typically, you’ll see a primary care doctor for most of your basic health care needs, like getting your annual exams and screenings.

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

    Here are the other colors you will notice:

  • 5 Myths About Visiting Your OB-GYN

    Are you neglecting your annual visit to your OB-GYN? Perhaps you think you only need to see an obstetrician/gynecologist if you’re sexually active or pregnant. But, that’s not true. An OB-GYN can provide a foundation for your long-term health.

  • Care A Little Extra For Your Heart This Holiday

    The holidays are an exciting time of year for many, but they also can be filled with stress, overeating and too much alcohol. For all the merriment the holidays bring, studies indicate the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day also brings increased risks for heart-related conditions.

  • Solving Your Pelvic Pain

    Pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis can range from uncomfortable to debilitating, and can be caused by multiple factors.

  • 5 Tips to Prevent Health Problems in Your 20s

    In your 20s, you likely feel invincible. Generally, most 20-somethings should be healthy, active and not have to deal with chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure or heart disease. 

  • How To Exercise Safely While Pregnant

    When you become pregnant, you’ll likely be inundated with advice from books, friends and relatives — from what to eat to how much sleep you need. You might also wonder if it’s safe to exercise, with some women concerned that working out could cause a miscarriage or premature delivery. However, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), the benefits of continuing — and even starting — an exercise routine far outweigh the risks. Moms-to-be are encouraged to get 30 minutes of moderate activity daily. 

  • 6 Tips for Enthusiastic and Healthy Aging

    It’s an indisputable fact: We’re all getting older, but getting older doesn’t mean being relegated to a rocking chair. We’re living longer and with more emphasis on health, we’re living well longer. The concept of aging is changing as older adults reject traditional views of what they can and cannot do. They start new jobs, new hobbies and new adventures regardless of the year they were born. 

  • New Research: 27 Different Viruses Found in Semen

    Semen can be home to 27 different viruses, including Zika, Ebola and chicken pox, according to a recent analysis of previous research. Now that we know Americans are using less effective forms of birth control they may be increasing their odds of transferring these viruses to their partners and maybe even their newborns. It’s important to know this information now rel="noopener noreferrer" then worry later.

  • The Flu Is Coming: Get Your Flu Shot Today

    Maybe you haven’t heard of anyone getting sick from the flu yet this year – but flu season is already here. If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot, it’s important to get it – today.