Wellness & Prevention


Infection Protection: Frequent, Proper Handwashing is Vital

Frequent handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading the flu and other illnesses. As the U.S. braces for community...

March 2, 2020 / 3 min read


Roundup: Big Breakfast Benefit; Vitamin D During...

A Big Breakfast, Small Dinner Combination is Best for Weight Control, New Research Says Portion size and timing have emerged as key factors in losing...

February 28, 2020 / 5 min read


Roundup: Too Much Sitting & Heart Disease;...

Too Much Sitting Among Post-Menopausal Women Increases Heart Disease Risk, Researchers Say Sitting for too long on a regular basis was linked to higher levels...

February 21, 2020 / 5 min read


Rx Now: Skip Trip to Pharmacy with...

The concept is straightforward and offers patients enhanced convenience at Urgent Care centers. Get your commonly prescribed medications before you leave — straight from a...

February 17, 2020 / 2 min read


Roundup: Eliminating Cervical Cancer; Social Media’s Impact...

Cervical Cancer in U.S. Could Be Nearly Eliminated by 2038 or Sooner, Researchers Say It’s well established that cervical cancer is one of the most...

February 14, 2020 / 4 min read


Lowering Your Risk for Heart Disease With...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, states the...

February 4, 2020 / 3 min read


Women and Heart Disease: Lack of Awareness...

February, American Heart Month, is the perfect time for women, and the people who love them, to understand the risks and symptoms and focus on prevention.

February 1, 2020 / 3 min read


Roundup: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly; FDA...

U.S Life Expectancy Increases for First Time in Four Years Life expectancy in the United States edged up by about a month to 78.7 years...

January 31, 2020 / 4 min read


Roundup: Belly Fat’s Higher Health Risks; Another...

‘Belly Fat’ Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke, New Study Finds For the first time, researchers say they have found a link...

January 24, 2020 / 4 min read