Published on Jul 15, 2016 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Did you know that 10 million people in the United States currently have osteoporosis and 18 million more are at risk of developing the condition? The good news: You can take steps to protect your bone health. The amount of bone mass in the body typically peaks by your...
Published on Jul 5, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Dr. Seuss says it best, “The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Whether they’re old enough to read to themselves or you’re reading to them, reading opens up a world of learning for children. And the benefits...
Published on Jun 30, 2016 | Men's Health, Stay Well
Together, heart disease and cancer account for nearly 50 percent of deaths among American men. In recent weeks, we’ve talked about both, along with unintentional injuries. Now let’s focus on a few more conditions common among men. While the three leading causes of...
Published on Jun 27, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently released their first recommendations for how much sleep children and teens need each day. So how much sleep should your kids be getting? More than one-third of people in the United States don’t get enough sleep —...
Published on Jun 24, 2016 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Stay Well
Whether you’ve been managing diabetes all your life or were recently diagnosed, you know that you face a unique set of challenges. Do you also know that you’re at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke? Let’s take a look at the numbers. According to the American...
Published on Jun 22, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The kids are out of school, and they’re raring to go. Before they get started on their summer adventures, check out these summer safety tips. Summer naturally brings with it a few safety hazards — high temperatures, time spent near water and lots of sunshine. You...
