Care and Conditions

The sun is out, the weather is great, the pools and beaches are open, and the ice cream trucks are out in full force. But while air conditioners crank on all across the country, most people aren't thinking about the importance of blood donation; a simple action with huge benefits. 

Nasal congestion. Sneezing. Itchy, red or watery eyes. Throat irritation. Wheezing. These might be the symptoms of a run-of-the-mill cold, or seasonal allergies could be the culprit!

When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state, and what you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. 

Think twice about eating these eight inflammation food triggers:

You know you should pay more attention to your heart. Someone in your family probably has some form of heart disease. But you still haven't taken the steps or sat down to really think of ways to take control of your heart health. Don't wait. We've provided a few ways to get you started. 

Planning to become pregnant? If you answered yes, then it's time to talk about folic acid and the many positive effects it can have on you and your unborn child.

The American Diabetes Association uses this analogy - In some ways, the A1C test is like a baseball player's season batting average, it tells you about a person's overal

How's your memory? Concerned that you may be more forgetful? Have you experienced a "senior moment?" There are several things you can do to invigorate your mind's inner workings and, in turn, experience life in the way you want. How do you keep your brain healthy?

Grab your cup of coffee and put your feet up as you watch and listen to experts help you learn about Alzheimer's disease.

Fall sports are underway. Kids and teens are gearing up for football, cheering, hockey and a slew of other sports. Here are six ways to reduce injuries in youth sports.