Next time you look at yourself in a mirror, take a closer look at that mole or freckle on your skin. Is it really as harmless as it looks?
If you’re doing a lot of driving on your summer vacation, be sure you're getting enough sleep to drive safely. Instead of driving 700 miles in one stretch, break it up into two days so you can get a good night’s sleep along the way. Otherwise, driving while drowsy could put your life and the lives of others in danger.
With all the important conversations about vaccination schedules lately, one group in your family may be left out. School-age children need vaccinations to keep them safe and healthy.
Esophageal cancer is a highly complex and aggressive disease that affects the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. However, contrary to what you may have heard, esophageal cancer is often curable when it's in an early stage. That's why early detection is critically important for good outcomes.
Ready to get outdoors, take in a big, deep breath and enjoy nature? Probably not if you are one of more than 50 million people who suffer from various allergies.
Let's face it. Setting and sticking to our health goals can be hard. We turned to our specialists in cardiac rehabilitation for their best advice. After all, their patients – many who may have had or narrowly averted a heart attack – may be more motivated than most of us.
Let's face it. With all the disruption in routines last year, many of us have put off those all-important visits with the doctor. It's time to reverse that trend and move your health up the priority list.
Do you get a little uncomfortable thinking about how you want to live at the end of life? You're not alone. That's why it's important – at any age – to make decisions about medical care you want if your health starts to decline. It's equally important to share your plan with loved ones who may need to make decisions about medical treatment for you.
Your feet stand up to a lot of wear and tear every day. All that activity can lead to blisters, cuts and sores that are easy to neglect – until they become painful.
March is National Nutrition Month, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This month you are invited to learn how to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is, “Personalize Your Plate: because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes!” Here are some suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (eatright.org) to help you develop healthier eating habits this month:
Virtual visits can be used for many of the reasons you normally schedule an office appointment with your primary care provider. In-person visits are important when you need a physical exam or care that requires medical equipment to assess your condition and provide treatment.
A colonoscopy is the only test that allows your doctor to find and remove polyps during the same exam. That means removal of abnormal tissue before it grows into cancer.