September 22, 2021
Fall sports are ramping up. Do you know the facts about kids and concussions — and how to keep your little ones safe?
Each year in the United States, approximately 2 million children suffer a concussion, which is also commonly called a mild traumatic brain injury.
You likely know that the...
September 14, 2021
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects more than 10 million women worldwide, including one in 10 women in the United States. How much do you know about this common condition?
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that occurs among women of reproductive age. While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown,...
September 13, 2021
Maybe your doctor has told you that your cholesterol’s too high. Or you’ve seen commercials on TV for high cholesterol medications. But how much do you actually know about cholesterol?
Well, first things first: Cholesterol isn’t a bad thing. Cholesterol, a type of fat, is a waxy substance produced by...
September 11, 2021
You may have heard of “sickle cell” in the past, but do you really know what it is? September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, so let’s take a few minutes to learn a few key facts about the disease.
Sickle cell disease affects around 100,000 Americans, making it the...
September 1, 2021
School’s been back in session for a little while now. Are your kids starting to get into the hang of the routine? Or do you have a little one who’s still feeling a little uneasy about the whole “school” thing?
When it comes to school, some level of anxiety in...
August 17, 2021
The time has come to head back to school. And with so many new concerns and variables that parents can't control, it's important to remember that there's so much that parents can do for the well-being of their children – starting with setting them up for learning and developmental success.
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July 29, 2021
Men's Health, Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
You’re jogging through your neighborhood when all of a sudden you get a familiar feeling — an all-too-urgent urge. You wonder: What is it about running that always makes me need to pee?
Well, don’t think you’re alone! Runners’ incontinence is an actual thing. And it’s extremely common among female...
July 17, 2021
What — a user’s guide to insomnia? Yes. With some 30 to 40 percent of Americans experiencing insomnia at least occasionally, we thought a guide to the condition might be a good idea.
In case you’re wondering, that’s about 131 million Americans who have difficulty sleeping. Those numbers are staggering,...
July 7, 2021
For decades now, you’ve heard about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. But have you ever really wondered why that’s so important?
We’d like to point you toward a key reason why — melanoma.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,110 new melanomas will be diagnosed in...
June 30, 2021
Each year millions of fireworks are set off on the Fourth of July and surrounding days. But along with those fireworks comes added danger — the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 15,600 people were treated in the ERs for related firework injuries in 2020 and the majority of...
June 18, 2021
You know that a car seat is essential for keeping your child safe in the car. But not just any car seat will do. Read on for a look at what you should know about car seats.
Car seats are often one of the first items parents add to their...
