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7 Ways Mothers Make the World a Healthier Place

April 29, 2019

Mothers can help shape the healthy habits and behaviors of the next generation. Their influence may begin even before pregnancy and have a lasting...

tags: children , health , mother , school

A Happy Marriage May Be Good for a Man's Bones

February 1, 2019

Settling down and getting married may help boost a man’s bone health over his lifetime, according to one study — but not if he marries too young...

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

January 25, 2019

The threat is very real, especially in the years leading up to and following menopause, when hormonal changes can open the door to heart disease...

Stomach Troubles, What Is It?

November 2, 2018

Everyone experiences abdominal pain at some point. Whether it’s heartburn, gallstones, cramps or last night’s seafood dinner, there are many ...

Seven Ways to Fight GERD

November 2, 2018

Sometimes the signs of acid reflux are unmistakable – from searing heartburn to sour-tasting acid burbling up in your throat. Sometimes the signs...

Hernias Are More Common Than You Think

August 30, 2018

There are an estimated 3 million new hernia cases in the United States each year, a painful condition for those they affect.

Top Five Reasons Why Breakfast is a Must for Kids

August 30, 2018

How many times have you heard "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"? Here's why, in terms of small fry.

tags: breakfast , children , kids

Preventing Head Lice

July 30, 2018

Many of us have received that dreaded note from school: head lice in your child's class. Thankfully, shaved heads and home-schooling are not ...

Nine Vaccines Your Kids Need

July 30, 2018

School supplies and new clothes aren't the only back-to-school essentials. Childhood vaccinations also top the list of must-haves. Whether you're...

Get an “A” in Social Media

July 18, 2018

There are plenty of good things about social media -- but also many potential dangers and things that you want your kids and teens to avoid. ...

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4 Ways to Keep Dad Healthy on Father’s Day

May 31, 2018

Having trouble coming up with the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day?

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A Pessimist's Guide to Feeling More Optimistic

April 17, 2018

Optimism has been proven to help control stress, boost your mood, manage pain, support healthy lifestyle choices, and reduce your risk of dying...

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7 Depression Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

April 3, 2018

Depression is more than an emotional slump—it lasts longer, is more severe and affects your ability to complete everyday tasks. Despite this,...

How to Avoid Heart Disease: 6 Steps to a Healthier...

January 23, 2018

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide – accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year – according to the American Heart...

Surviving the flu: symptoms, treatment and danger...

January 19, 2018

This year's flu vaccine doesn't cover the dominant strain of the flu. Find out how to treat the flu and recognize complications that can be deadly...

tags: er , flu , general wellness , h3n2 , primary care , urgent care

Why is the flu so bad this year?

January 19, 2018

Some flu seasons are worse than others. Learn why the 2018 flu season is so widespread.

tags: er , flu , general wellness , h3n2 , primary care , urgent care

Is Your Job a Pain in the Back?

January 18, 2018

Maybe you think that if you’re not a lumberjack, farmer or construction worker, you won’t have to worry about back pain at work. You’d be wrong...

tags: ortho-care-campaign

Are You Killing Your Knees?

January 18, 2018

When was the last time you skinned your knee? It's probably been a while since you experienced this commonplace ailment of rough and tumble youthful...

tags: ortho-care-campaign

Be Hip to Hip Fractures!

January 18, 2018

Hip fractures aren’t just for the elderly. While nine out of 10 hip fractures do occur in people older than 65, hip injuries can happen to anybody...

tags: ortho-care-campaign

Cold or Flu?

January 18, 2018

You feel sick to your stomach. You’re sneezing, coughing, achy, feverish, and downright miserable. So do you have a cold, the regular flu, or...

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How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

November 28, 2017 by Caron Sharp

Holidays can be hard on your waistline and hard on your mind.

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Bullying 101

September 25, 2017

Most experts on bullying define it as the use of force or coercion to abuse or intimidate others.

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Appendicitis – What is it and why is it so dangerous?

August 31, 2017 by Karl Stiegler, MD

The appendix is a small, tube-like vestigial organ that hangs from the large intestine, with an immune-related function early in life, but adults...

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4 Steps to Better Eye Health

August 14, 2017

Your eyes add more depth to each daily experience. Simply put, they're one of your most prized possessions.

tags: diabetic eye disease , glaucoma , macular degeneration , uva radiation , uvb radiation , uv rays , vision health

Watching the Solar Eclipse: Here's How to Protect...

August 14, 2017

A total solar eclipse will be visible from the contiguous US on August 21, 2017. Try these eye safety tips to avoid injury.

tags: eclipse eye safety , solar eclipse , solar eclipse blindness , solar eclipse eye damage

Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

August 14, 2017

Dr. Mark Ewald, an ophthalmologist at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, addresses key questions on eye protection for the Great American Eclipse...

tags: eclipse , eclipse safety , eye protection , eye safety , solar eclipse , sunglasses

Live Your Healthy

7 Ways Mothers Make the World a Healthier Place

A Happy Marriage May Be Good for a Man's Bones

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Stomach Troubles, What Is It?

Seven Ways to Fight GERD

Hernias Are More Common Than You Think

Top Five Reasons Why Breakfast is a Must for Kids

Preventing Head Lice

Nine Vaccines Your Kids Need

Get an “A” in Social Media

4 Ways to Keep Dad Healthy on Father’s Day

A Pessimist's Guide to Feeling More Optimistic

7 Depression Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

How to Avoid Heart Disease: 6 Steps to a Healthier...

Surviving the flu: symptoms, treatment and danger...

Why is the flu so bad this year?

Is Your Job a Pain in the Back?

Are You Killing Your Knees?

Be Hip to Hip Fractures!

Cold or Flu?

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Bullying 101

Appendicitis – What is it and why is it so dangerous?

4 Steps to Better Eye Health

Watching the Solar Eclipse: Here's How to Protect...

Total Solar Eclipse: How to See it Safely

Total Eclipse to Pass Over the Low Country

Summer Beach Time Means Water Safety

Three Benefits of Eating Chocolate

6 Simple Ways to Protect Your Breasts

I Had a Mammogram Come Back Positive

Does Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer?

Laughter Therapy for a Healthier Heart

Surprising Signs Your Heart Health is at Risk

When the Flu Becomes Dangerous

Is It a Cold? Or Is It the Flu? And What Do You...

Don't Let Chronic Heartburn Spoil Your Thanksgiving...

7 Rules to Remember This Thanksgiving