Search

Learn how you can prevent and manage heart disease as well as treat conditions that lead to heart attack… ll have more energy and an a healthy way of managing your stress. If you aren’t sure where to begin, try adding just one healthy aspect…

Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten foods and drinks. You may have heard them called “artificial… level of sweetness. Some sugar substitutes are low in calories. Others have little to no calories. Sugar substitutes are regulated as food additives by the…

Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement but over-the-counter medicine can help… several different kinds of laxatives. Each one works a different way. These are the most common types. Bulk-forming laxatives These laxatives add “soluble” fiber to the…

Back pain during pregnancy is common and varies in severity… changes that occur in your body. Pressure on back muscles As your baby grows, your uterus expands and becomes heavier. This puts added weight on your back muscles. You may find yourself leaning backward or…

Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan… Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan and ease your anxiety about…

Bullying, whether in person or online, is all too common in school-aged children. It’s important to know how to recognize… Bullying is aggressive, unwanted behavior from one school-aged child to another. Bullies use their power, such as popularity or physical strength, to repeatedly hurt others…

Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or boredom. It’s different than true hunger. But how do you… Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or out of boredom. Emotional eaters eat for comfort rather than because they’re hungry. Children, teens,…

Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices… What is vaping? Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices. Some look like traditional cigarettes or…

It can be hard to know when you should go to the doctor. There are no rules about when to… Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked that question at one time or another. Whether it’s a bad cold, a funny-looking…

If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look… Mental illness is a common health problem and nothing to be embarrassed about. It happens because of a change in your brain. It includes a range…

A vaginal pessary is a plastic device used to support uterine prolapse. It can help for a number of conditions… A vaginal pessary is a plastic device in the shape of a circle that fits into your vagina. The device is used to support uterine prolapse…

If you or your child missed vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to catch up. Vaccines… If you or your child missed vaccines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to make sure your vaccine schedule is…

According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. And since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise