Prevention and Wellness
Who Is at Risk for ACL Injuries?
Athletes cower at the mention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Prepare Your Home First-Aid Kit
Cuts, and scrapes, and bruises, oh my! When it comes to common household injuries, it's best to be prepared by keeping all your home medical supplies all in one spot.
10 Things You Can Do To Live Longer, Better and Happier
From taking medications safely to learning about good health, take a look at the following 10 things you can do to help you live longer, better and happier.
Can You Work Out Too Much?
We've all heard the saying "no pain, no gain" when it comes to exercising, but how do you know when it's become too much pain? Before muscles can strengthen themselves, the muscles first must be stressed.
Milk is Off the Menu
A scoop of ice cream or a tall glass of milk with freshly baked cookies can be a great treat, but what if these treats cause an upset stomach on a regular basis?
5 Exercises to Prevent an Aching Neck
One of the things many of us take for granted is a pain-free neck. It's only when we have a stiff or painful neck that we wish we had taken preventive measures. The exercises discussed below are to strengthen and stretch a normal neck.
What Every Parent Needs to Know - The HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention
If you're a parent of a preteen or teen, we know you have many questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. HPV causes cancer. Cancer can be prevented. The HPV vaccine is the first line of defense against several types of cancers.
Social Media: The Effect on Young People and Eating Disorders
Soaking Up Some Vitamin D
With summer in full effect, it should be easier to get some sun exposure to help boost your intake of vitamin D, aka the "Sunshine Vitamin." But have you ever wondered if you're getting too little? And what's the best way to get it?
