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  • Pregnant woman and partner having ultrasound scan

    Routine Tests During Pregnancy

    Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health… tests. Some of the tests are routine for every pregnancy. Some tests will be repeated throughout your pregnancy. Some women may undergo additional tests. These may depend on your age,…

  • Senior person sitting on floor next to walker

    Falls: How to Lower Your Risk

    A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling… and independence. Path to improved safety Talk with your doctor to see if you are at a higher risk of falling. In addition to age,…

  • driver is upset after a car accident

    Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident

    Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it… Some of these feelings might have included: Shock Trouble believing it really happened Anger Nervousness or worry Fear or uneasiness Guilt In addition, you might keep going…

  • Children's playroom with plastic colorful educational blocks, toys, and games spilling out of a bin onto the floor.

    Preparing for Parenthood: Safe Storage

    Organizing your home—and even your car—safely for children is a constant effort. As your family grows, it’s important to reassess… safety Step one: Walk into each room, assess your current storage methods, and rethink any areas of concern—especially if you have added a child to…

  • Living With Diabetes: How a CGM Can Help

    Dr. Cate Buley

    Using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) can help some patients who have diabetes keep their blood glucose level from… monitoring system (CGM). A CGM is a product with a small sensor that sticks to the back of the arm with an adhesive. Using a…

  • Colorful tablets with capsules and pills on blue background

    Pain Control After Surgery: Pain Medicines

    Recovering from surgery typically involves the use of prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine… Other types, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids, are given after surgery to relieve pain. Opioids can be highly addictive and should be used following your doctor’s instructions. Why is it important?…

  • A hand grabbing a pinch of snuff

    Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on how to stop

    Smokeless tobacco products are just as bad for you as smoking. They can lead to health problems including cancer. Resources… flat sheets, toothpick-shaped sticks, or Tic-Tac-shaped pellets. Why is it important to quit? Smokeless tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive. Nicotine changes the way you…

  • Doctor listens to the lung of a young girl with croup cough using a stethoscope

    Croup

    Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking… cough associated with croup is caused by inflammation of the upper trachea as a result of the virus. Symptoms of croup In addition to the barking…

  • Scared girl looking at a big needle

    Fear of Needles

    Many children are scared of shots because they have a fear of needles. Help your child understand that shots are… No matter how old you are, getting a shot at the doctor’s office is no fun. As adults, we recognize that the benefit is worth…

  • Cat and Dog Bites

    Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can… Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can treat, and even prevent, animal…

  • A father and son enjoy a healthy meal together as part of a healthy lifestyle.

    Health Guides: Healthy Lifestyle Includes Mind and Body

    Adopting healthy habits allows you to take charge of both your physical and mental health, as well as positively influencing… It’s important to take care of both your mind and body. It will pay off in many ways, including: Allowing you to take charge of…

  • Pregnant woman balancing bowl of salad on belly

    Healthy Eating and Pregnancy

    Eating healthy is more critical than ever during pregnancy. You’re making healthy choices for two. Your food should reflect… Eating for two isn’t the free-for-all, guilt-free eating we often see in movies. In reality eating healthy is more critical than ever during pregnancy. It…

  • Collection of the tools you need to lose weight, including water, healthy snacks, fitness equipment, and a scale

    What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan

    Trying to lose weight is a good thing, but there are several factors that can affect your efforts to drop… You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may need to lose weight to improve your health. It can reduce your risk…

  • Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse

    The abuse of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines is an epidemic. Ask your doctor how to safely treat pain to… Nearly everyone in the nation agrees: Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug abuse is at epidemic levels. The two represent what a doctor prescribes (prescription…

  • Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

    Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that irritates and inflames the blood vessels in your skin… What is Henoch-Schönlein purpura? Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that causes the blood vessels in your skin to become irritated and swollen. This inflammation is called vasculitis. When the blood…

  • Happy Parents with Newborn Baby

    Becoming Parents: What It Means for Couples

    Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. Use these tips to help you… Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to help you keep your connection…

  • Senior man with heat exhaustion cools his head with a wet cold cloth

    Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

    Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions. Learn the warning signs of these heat-related illnesses, as well as how to… What are heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Heat exhaustion happens when your body gets too hot. If you don’t treat heat exhaustion, it can lead…

  • Boy and girl holding hands

    Talking to Your Kids About Virginity

    Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well… Virginity is the state of not having had sex. A virgin is a person who has not yet had sex or chooses to abstain from…

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