Kid Care: Colds

Colds are a common childhood illness. These suggestions should help your child feel better soon.

ADHD and Your Family

Taking care of a child with ADHD might cause other relationships in the household to suffer. This doesn't have to happen. Each member of the family can help build lasting bonds. That way, life can get better for everyone.

Know the Symptoms of Depression

Everyone feels down at times. It's a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that's intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression.

Depression: Tips to Help Yourself

After getting help from others, there are things you can do to help yourself. First, be patient. Remember, you have an illness that affects you emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Recovery will take time.

Counseling for Depression

Counseling, also called talk therapy, has been found to be as effective as medicine in treating mild to moderate depression. When done by a trained professional, this treatment is a powerful way to better understand your thoughts and feelings.

What Can Cause Depression?

Depression is a real, treatable illness. Certain things can set it off. Find out what some common causes are.

Depression Affects Your Mind and Body

Everyone feels sad or "blue" from time to time for a few days or weeks. Depression is when these feelings don't go away and they interfere with daily life. Depression is a real illness.

Taking Your Blood Pressure

You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor. Follow these step-by-step directions.

Common Heart Medicines

Learn what type of medicine you're taking, what it treats, and how to take it safely. If you have questions about why you need a medicine or how it works, ask your health care provider or pharmacist. Medicines are prescribed in just the right doses for your heart condition. They work only if you take them exactly as directed.