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How can you help your child be healthier at college?
Whether you’re sending your child to college for the first time or you’re a veteran college parent, you probably have some questions about what you and your children can do... Read More

More young people are having strokes: How to protect yourself
While most people don’t think the young suffer strokes, a recent study found that an increasing number of people between the ages of 25 and 44 are actually having strokes.... Read More

What is precision medicine and how can it affect your health?
With the president’s recent announcement of $215 million in funding for a new precision medicine initiative, you may have questions about what precision medicine is and wonder what effect this... Read More

5 tips for safer travel while pregnant
If you’re pregnant and planning a vacation or have to travel for work, there are several steps you can take to make travel safer and healthier. It’s best to start... Read More

How Building Resilience Can Improve Your Health
We recently spoke with Sheva Carr, author, speaker and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, about the importance of becoming a resilient person to overcome the physical and psychological effects of stress.... Read More

Why it’s important to understand that prescription drugs aren’t one-size-fits-all
A man and a woman each visit their doctor and leave with a prescription for the tricyclic antidepressant Elavil. The prescriptions are for the same dosage of the drug, but... Read More

Study finds non-drug treatments more effective for dementia symptoms
If a family member or friend is living with dementia, you know that beyond the most well-known symptoms of memory loss and confusion, there are other common behavioral and psychological... Read More

What Is A Health Advisor and Why Do You Need One?
For many people, healthcare is something they only think about when they’re sick, but that approach can leave you scrambling if you do develop a health problem. A wiser strategy... Read More

What questions should you ask before back surgery?
If you’ve been living with back pain and a physician has recommended surgery, how do you know if undergoing surgery is the most appropriate treatment? Start gathering the information you... Read More

Data shows second opinions can change the course of your healthcare
According to a survey conducted by Gallup, only about 30 percent of Americans feel the need to seek a medical second opinion or gather additional information about their health problem... Read More