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 […]
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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 […]
Keto, Paleo, DASH: What’s the Difference Between All These Diets?
Low-carb, calorie-counting, low-fat, intermittent fasting, vegan, raw food — is your head spinning yet? Deciding to go on a diet is hard enough on its own, but sometimes, choosing the right one for you is just as challenging. Many diets are only about weight loss — eat less or eat healthier, and you’ll drop the […]
Parenting Your Parents: 4 Health Concerns to Keep an Eye out For
You know some of the common signs that someone is aging: Forgetting tasks or appointments. Moving slowly. Having trouble hearing or seeing clearly. However, there are other health problems that aren’t quite as well known. Often, these problems go undiagnosed because they cause symptoms that are similar to normal signs of aging, such as confusion […]
Head-to-Toe Signs of a Heart Attack
Have you ever watched a TV show and seen an actor having a heart attack? They clutch their chest dramatically before falling over. The Hollywood version of a heart attack does not reflect everyone’s experience. Some heart attacks start much more slowly, with only mild pain or discomfort. Others don’t involve any chest pain at […]
Should You Let a Robot Do Your Surgery?
Think of the word “robot” and you probably think of Hollywood staples such as R2-D2, C-3PO, the Iron Giant, or Wall-E. In other words, you think of lifelike — but fictional — creatures with varying levels of free will. In the world of health care, however, robots are very real — but they aren’t operating […]
What Is Heart Disease, Really?
Every minute of every day, your heart is working hard for you. It’s the lifeline to your body. Your heart is essentially a pump that delivers blood to the rest of your body. By beating an impressive 60 to 100 times each minute, it sends oxygen-rich blood to all the cells in your body. The […]
Can Bariatric Surgery Help You Lose Weight?
Obesity isn’t just about your appearance. For some people, being obese makes them unhappy about the way they look. But it can also make seemingly simple tasks that others take for granted — such as traveling on an airplane or putting on a seatbelt — a little difficult. And, it can keep you from doing […]
Why Cancer Survival Rates Are Better Than Ever
Cancer is a 6-letter word that nobody wants to hear. It has affected millions of people in the US and across the globe. However, things are starting to change. There’s a reason to celebrate — cancer survivorship rates are better than ever. Over the past 2 decades, the death rate from cancer in the US […]
More Than Just Aging: 3 Health Issues Your Physician Should Hear About
Aches. Pains. Injuries. That cough that won’t stop. There are plenty of reasons why you might end up in your primary care provider’s office. Whatever the reason — especially as you age — your provider needs to be up-to-date with your health. The problem is, a lot of people have a hard time sharing details […]