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Nancy Eagleton

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