Prevention and Wellness
Learn why you should stay on track with screenings, how you can work wellness into your day and ways to prevent illness.
Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk
Are you at risk for osteoporosis, a disease that causes thinning of bones? Over time, this weakens the bones and can make them more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip, spine, and wrist are most often involved. It's often called a "silent disease" because people can't feel their bones getting weaker.
50 Things To Do To Boost Your Wellness (for Under $10)
Summer is upon us, and we've provided a list of 50 fun things to do this summer to help you stay fit or give a boost to your mental well-being. Oh yeah ... Did we mention that most of them are free? Looking for something to do solo? Need ideas on what to do with kids or your partner that won't break the bank?
Can Acronyms Save Your Life When It Comes to a Stroke?
When it comes to stroke, the answer is an absolute yes! Learn the ABC(S) of stroke prevention and how to act FAST if you think someone is having one. But there is so much more that you need to know about, from not-so-common symptoms to the importance of speedy medical treatment.
Are Dry Eyes a Symptom of Menopause?
Most of us are familiar with the common symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and even depression, but did you know that eye irritation and dry eyes can also be added to that list?
Mammogram or Bust
Did you put off your mammogram because of COVID? Are you just too busy? You know you should get it done, but it’s just one more thing to do on your lengthy list.
Stop. Don’t delay your care. Early detection is the best protection.
Sleep and Its Vital Role in Health
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. In fact, how you feel when you're awake depends a great deal on what happens while you're sleeping. During sleep, your body is still doing vital work. For example:
The Only Bad CPR Is No CPR
Immediate bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the single most important factor in the survival of cardiac arrest. Without it, the chances of EMS saving the victims life decrease with every minute. Saving lives Is in your hands.
How Diet Affects Your Skin
Is there a connection between what we eat and the health of our skin?
As with many health-related issues, the answer is: it depends.
It depends on the specific food in question, your individual health situation and many other factors that are unique to you.
Beyond general advice to maintain a hea
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