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Heart, Brain Health Linked in Older Women
A recent study revealed that postmenopausal women with heart disease were at higher risk for dementia.
September 17, 2014 / 2 min read
Helping Kids Manage Their Busy Schedules
Parents aren’t the only ones who struggle with managing hectic schedules. School children are finding it more difficult to squeeze in all the things they...
September 12, 2014 / 2 min read
The Link Between Insomnia and Stroke
People with insomnia, especially young adults, may have a higher risk of stroke than those without the sleep disorder, according to a study published in...
August 26, 2014 / 3 min read
The Risks of Tanning
Despite the fact that exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) is known to cause skin cancer – the most common of all cancers in the U.S.,...
August 20, 2014 / 3 min read
Beat the Heat: Safe Strategies for Back-to-School...
For millions of young athletes, back-to-school signals the start of intensive athletic training for fall sports – in sultry August temperatures. To safeguard kids against...
August 12, 2014 / 3 min read
Breast Cancer Can Strike Men, Too
Breast cancer in men is rare – but it does occur. Each year in the United States approximately 2,000 cases of male breast cancer are...
August 11, 2014 / 3 min read
Detecting Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer occurs in the endometrium – the inner lining of a woman’s uterus – and is the most common cancer of the female reproductive...
July 22, 2014 / 3 min read
Treating Varicose Veins
Good news! You don’t have to live with varicose veins if they bother you. There are several treatment options that can relieve the pain caused...
July 16, 2014 / 3 min read
Keeping Kids Healthy and Happy at Summer...
There are many factors to consider when sending your child to summer camp. Most parents would agree that their child’s health and safety are the...
July 7, 2014 / 3 min read
‘D’-ficient
A study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveals that wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D...
July 2, 2014 / 3 min read