How long has it been since you used the buddy system? The “buddy system” — a long-time elementary school tradition — is where you keep tabs on one another during field trips to prevent anyone from getting lost and ending up alone. This system works because you know someone is making sure you don’t stray […]
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Caregiver Stress: 4 Simple Ways to Care for Your Own Health
When you’re a caregiver, chances are you’re juggling many roles — and life can get a little hectic. Your week may look something like this: Monday: Post-op follow-up appointment for your husband’s knee surgery before work Tuesday: Your daughter’s scoliosis check-up after work Wednesday: Your son’s orthodontist appointment during your lunch break Thursday: Help your […]
The Truth About 5 Common Plastic Surgery Myths
Open any gossip magazine, and you’ll probably find at least one story about a celebrity getting a facelift, breast augmentation (enlargement), or nose job. While that may be one side of plastic surgery, there are also many other ways that plastic surgery can improve the way your body looks and functions. Plastic surgery goes way […]
The Importance of Organ Donation
Ten minutes is a very short amount of time. In 10 minutes, you might be able to go for a short walk, clear out your email inbox, or maybe even have a quick telephone conversation with a friend. In fact, you’ll probably be done reading this within the next 10 minutes. In those same 10 […]
Coping with Your Aging Parent’s Dementia
As you were growing up, your parents may have been your caregivers, mentors, and support system. They were the ones you went to when you needed advice, had questions, or just wanted to talk. But now that you’re grown up, you may notice that they are struggling with issues like memory loss or other signs […]
What Is Pain Management and How Can It Help You?
A headache from looking at your computer for too long, a neck ache from sleeping wrong, aching legs after a strenuous hike — these are very normal ways to experience pain. But if you have chronic pain — pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years — it can be incredibly frustrating, and it […]
The Top 4 Excuses Doctors Hear for Skipping a Colonoscopy
“It’ll be painful.” “I don’t have the time.” “I can’t find my keys.” “My favorite TV show is on.” We all try to come up with reasons to avoid medical appointments, and when it comes to a colonoscopy, fear of the procedure itself might make your reasons get a little less, well, reasonable. But colonoscopies […]
Is That a Sign of Depression? How to Spot Depression in Family Members of All Ages
Your fifth-grader suddenly wants to quit his beloved baseball team. Your teenager has gotten three detentions in the past month. And your dad just celebrated his 65th birthday, but his energy level has dropped. It’s possible that your family members are just going through some stressful times. However, it’s also possible that they’re experiencing something […]
Staying in the Game as You Age: Preventing Sports Injuries
There’s no denying that exercise is good for you — it keeps your bones, heart, lungs, and body healthy. But getting on the treadmill or lifting weights every day can get a little repetitive and boring. Instead of continuously dreading the same exercises, many people turn to sports, which can be just as good for […]
5 Tips for Raising a Health-Conscious Teen
Grades, friendships, dating, curfews — there’s so much to think about when you’re raising a teen. Many of your concerns may be about the here and now. Are they getting good grades? Did they make up with their best friend? What time should they get home? All of these concerns are important, but there’s another […]