It’s back to school season, and with that comes new possibilities and growth for our kids. Education is critical in shaping a child’s future. While doing homework and studying are essential to getting good grades, a student’s health can also make a big impact on academic achievement.
Do shifts in your pace of life seem to throw you off balance? Without warning, schedules can suddenly feel too busy. Your usual commute can look extra crowded. Friends may seem more distracted.
In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That’s roughly 805,000 people each year, and 3/4 of those are first-time attacks.
It wasn’t all that long ago that people whose hips or knees were riddled with arthritis or damaged through earlier injuries had to give up some physical activities and accept a diminished quality of life. That is no longer the case. Millions of Americans now maintain active lifestyles well into advanced age due to joint replacements.
Oxygen keeps us healthy and alive, and it might mean more to your body than you think. Important for more than just breathing, our tissues also need oxygen to function properly and heal.
Caring for your health today is a decision your future self will thank you for.
You may think a slow-healing wound is a normal part of life. Not necessarily. An open sore may be your body's way of sending a warning signal that something more serious is afoot.
Tim Emely, Ligonier, had a heart attack on Jan. 2, 2003. Then in 2011, he had terrible pain in his legs.
Walk into just about any store, and you'll see shelves, end caps and displays of sunblock and sunscreen for sale. With all those options, it can be difficult to figure out which one is best for you and your family.
When it comes to radiation therapy, time plays a big role in a patient's overall experience. Another important factor – the way each body naturally changes in subtle or significant ways over weeks or months of treatment.
It's barbecue time! Nothing signals summertime like cleaning off the grill for some good eats and backyard fun.
Women diagnosed with breast cancer face a daunting list of decisions about treatment and recovery. An important choice is whether or not to rebuild the shape and look of the breast after a mastectomy.