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 […]
Category: Caregiver Concerns
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So, Your Teen Is Dating: How to Prepare Them — and Yourself
There are so many firsts that you’ll get to experience with your teen — some that you’ll look forward to, and some that you might not. Your teen’s first boyfriend or girlfriend can fall into either bag. And if it falls in the second category, it can cause worry and angst. But these firsts are […]
Why Does My Heartbeat Feel Weird? 6 Facts about Atrial Fibrillation
Your heart might flutter when you see that special someone, when you’re stepping onto a rollercoaster, or when you’re interviewing for your dream job — and you probably wouldn’t even think twice. But when your heart flutters seemingly out of nowhere, you might be a little confused or even worried. If this sounds familiar, you […]
Is This Normal? 3 Strange Teenage Behaviors, Explained
Bad attitudes. Sleepless nights. Defiance. Messy bedrooms…and living rooms…and basements. No, this isn’t life with a newborn — or even a toddler. This is life with a teenager. And it’s a test. It’s only a test. Here are 3 teen behaviors that might leave you wondering if something has taken over your kid — and […]
Packed House: How to Stay Sane with 3 Generations Under One Roof
The kids are running around like crazy. The baby is screaming, and you’re about ready to pull your hair out. And on top of everything, you’re making room for one more: your parent or in-law. Three generations under one roof can be a lot, but it’s not uncommon. More than 60 million Americans live in […]