Healthy Living
Discussing End-of-Life Care With Your Physician
While most adults prefer to receive end-of-life care in the comfort of their home, a recent study found only about… Read More ›
Insect Repellent is the New Sunscreen
With Zika virus outbreaks raising concerns about mosquito-borne illnesses, using insect repellent to prevent bug bites has become just as… Read More ›
Probing Probiotics and Their Health Effects
You can find them in everyday products from yogurt to capsules. Perhaps you’ve wondered if probiotics and prebiotics could be… Read More ›
3 Ways to Help Prevent Low Back Pain
Having new or acute back pain can be worrisome. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean the condition will require expensive tests… Read More ›
Healthy Tips for Combating Childhood Obesity
Raising healthy children in today’s supersized and super busy world can be quite the challenge. It’s tempting to give in… Read More ›
Heart of the Matter: Getting an EKG
If your doctor detected an irregular heart rhythm at your last physical, an electrocardiogram (EKG) could be in order to… Read More ›
Managing insomnia without medication
If you are tired of feeling tired all the time, you’re not alone. Insomnia—one of the most common patient complaints—affects… Read More ›
It’s Not Just Bacon: Researchers Advise Avoiding Red Meat
Grilling portobello mushrooms instead of hot dogs at cookouts could be a smart swap. Researchers have found that all-cause mortality… Read More ›
How to Beat Heat Rash
Summer’s warm temperatures can lead to something even more uncomfortable—heat rash. Though it’s common in infants, heat rash can affect… Read More ›
The Facts on Juice Fasts
Juice fast enthusiasts have claimed that juicing—which requires a steady consumption of only fruit and vegetable juice to obtain nutrition—can… Read More ›