Education


Cancer Rates Going Down

Although a diagnosis of cancer is still the last thing people want to hear, today this news often is met with determination and strength as...

May 30, 2014 / 3 min read


Living Longer, Living Healthier With Major Illnesses

Flashback: There was a time when a diagnosis of a serious illness automatically prompted end-of-life discussions. The prognosis was often grim for those diagnosed with...

May 27, 2014 / 3 min read


Traveling with Cancer

It is the time of the year when everyone starts thinking about summer and traveling – including cancer survivors. There are more than 13 million...

May 19, 2014 / 2 min read


Addiction Treatment: Mending the Patient and Family

You’ve heard the cliché. There is no “I” in team. There’s also no “I” in treatment or recovery. When it comes to treatment for substance...

May 15, 2014 / 3 min read


Preventing Prescription Addiction

Press the “on” button on your television remote these days, and chances are you’ll see at least one ad or news segment related to prescription...

May 13, 2014 / 2 min read


A Mother’s Miracle

This Mother’s Day, mothers from all over will celebrate the miracle of parenthood. For Qynata Henry-Nairn, 34, mother to 2-month old Olivia Nairn, the day...

May 9, 2014 / 2 min read


Weekend Warriors: Prevent Injuries

Are you a weekend warrior? You are if your work and family demands keep you from exercising on a regular basis, so you make up...

May 1, 2014 / 3 min read


Managing Painful Gout

Many people have heard gout described as the “disease of kings” or the “rich man’s disease.” This is because gout was thought to afflict only...

April 30, 2014 / 2 min read


Test Detects Birth Defects

For every pregnant woman who hears her obstetrician say, “Your baby is healthy”, it’s like hearing magic words. Anxiety changes to joy – particularly for...

April 25, 2014 / 8 min read


What You Must Know About Oral Cancers

Oral cancer is on the rise according to The Oral Cancer Foundation. Although the numbers of those diagnosed with oral cancer are not as high...

April 22, 2014 / 2 min read