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  • What Foot Health Tells Us About Other Illnesses

    Your feet are a vital part of your anatomy — and not just for helping you get from the couch to the kitchen. They’re composed  of more than 50 bones, 60 joints and 200 muscles, tendons and ligaments that can offer important clues about what’s happening throughout the rest of your body. By paying attention to subtle shifts in the shape, flexibility and even temperature of your feet, you can get an early jump on larger health issues.

  • Can I Take Care of Minor Wounds Myself?

    Unless you’re living in a bubble, injuries are an unfortunate part of living. We acquire cuts and scrapes through any number of activities, from biking to preparing dinner to opening that latest box from an online retailer. But they don’t always require a trip to the doctor or emergency room. Generally, if the wound is clean, not too large or deep, not excessively painful and without significant bruising or bleeding, it can be treated safely at home.

  • Get Outside and Play — Just Be Careful

    Your kids likely have spent much of this past year camped in front of computer screens for virtual school, video chats and games — and not enough time running around in the great outdoors. But now that Florida’s weather has turned more pleasant, you may have more opportunities to prod them off the couch and back outside where exercise, sports and friends await. But has all that time inside left them vulnerable to injury? Even if your kids haven’t been doing the virtual school thing — and have remained active in recess, gym and sports — there are things you can do or encourage to reduce their risk of pulled muscles, twisted ankles and broken bones. 

  • Combing Through the Causes of Female Hair Loss

    Have you ever looked with alarm at your hairbrush or shower drain and wondered if you’re losing your hair? To be sure, some hair loss is normal. The average person sheds up to 100 strands a day through the routine cycle of loss and regrowth. 

  • The Remarkable Ways Social Support Can Improve Cancer Outcomes

    Many people think that a support group for cancer patients will be depressing or filled with tragic stories. But often the opposite is true. These meetings can be filled with hope, humor and laughter as members share their trials and triumphs. Recent studies have confirmed what many oncology nurses, social workers and patients know — that social support is one of the most important variables in our recovery from illness. Such studies are significant because they emphasize that whole-health approaches can lead to more favorable results.

  • 5 Ways Women Can Improve Their Mental Health

    Housecleaner. Caregiver. Chef. Many women are faced with fulfilling multiple roles while still meeting the expectations of their jobs and careers. The situation is particularly significant when you consider that more than 20 percent of American women struggle with a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.

  • The Many Reasons Why You Need an OB-GYN

    It’s quite possible you don’t know all the reasons you need an OB-GYN in your life. Establishing a good relationship with your OB-GYN is important, because they can help you better understand the various health issues and body changes you will encounter. They help guide you through different expectations, goals and issues you may face from early adolescence, into adulthood and finally transitioning into menopause and beyond. 

  • Don’t Be Afraid of a Rectal Exam

    Mention “rectal exam” and many people cringe and even avoid making that doctor appointment. But what exactly does a digital rectal exam entail, and who needs one? Doctors may perform a rectal exam to look for tumors or cancers inside the rectum, assess the functioning of your anal sphincter, evaluate for hemorrhoids or determine other causes of pain or bleeding. Both women and men may find themselves in need of this exam. However, due to the increasing risk of prostate cancer that comes with age, men are the more likely candidates for a rectal exam. 

  • Home Grown: Starting Your Own Garden

    A relatively new trend, Americans are returning to home gardening to increase the availability of fresh produce. Home gardening provides many benefits; most importantly, it’s good for your health! Eating fresh produce reduces the risk of chronic disease, while gardening improves mental health and also is a good form of exercise. Additionally, gardens support sustainability and serve as an educational tool for children. 

  • Keeping Bones Strong as We Age

    From the time we are born, our bone tissue is continually being replaced through a process called bone remodeling. In our mid-20s, we reach peak bone mass, which stays fairly stable until we hit our 40s. At that point, bone cells start to die faster than replacement cells can be produced.