Waging War Against Pain

Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. But for the many who deal with pain, either acute or chronic, it can become much more than that.

Diabetes a Preventable, Treatable Disease

Diabetes affects a person's ability to convert food into energy. Some of our daily food intake is broken down into glucose (sugar), which fuels the body. In order for the body to use glucose, we need insulin, a hormone produced by pancreas. Insulin helps move the sugar into the cells that the body can use for fuel.

Don't Let the Economy "Inflate" Your Stress

With the current faltering economy, rumors of a recession and the stock market roller coaster, Americans are experiencing undue stress and anxiety. We all face stress over family issues, jobs and retirement from time to time, but when even the experts start to worry about the economy, the trickle down to us can be overwhelming.

Summer Safety: The Facts on Dry Drowning

As summer temperatures rise, families with children are likely to spend even more time in the water, either at pools, lakes, beaches or water parks. Most parents know the importance of keeping their kids safe in the water.

The Basics on Celiac Disease

“Gluten-free” labels seem to be popping up everywhere – from the grocery store aisle to restaurant menus. So what does gluten-free mean, and just exactly who follows a gluten-free diet?

Flu is Nothing to Sneeze At

Influenza, better known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by Influenza A or B viruses. Flu appears most often in winter and early spring, and this year is no different.

Save Lives by Donating Blood

It’s a quick, easy process, but the results can last a lifetime. Statistics show that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.

Cardiovascular Disease Leading Killer of American Women

Ask American women what disease they are most scared of, and the vast majority will answer – without hesitation: breast cancer. But, in actuality, cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of American women and more difficult to diagnose in women than men.

Spring Ahead, But Don’t Skip the Sleep

Daylight Saving Time returns March 9. But while we spring our clocks forward an hour, we shouldn’t lose sleep.

Know Your Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, representing 31 percent of all cancer cases. The ACS also reports that women have a 1-in-8 chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

Prevent Motion Sickness During Holiday Travel

Another busy holiday season is almost here, and millions of Americans will be hitting the road, taking to the skies or riding the rails to family and friends. Unfortunately, some travelers can experience the uneasiness of motion sickness.

Keep Kids Safe and out of Hot Vehicles

School is back in session, the days are getting shorter, and football season is upon us. With the start of autumn and cooler temperatures, parents might be tempted to run errands and leave the children in the car.

Ouch! Backpacks May Hurt Your Child’s Back

The school bell has rung, and millions of children are toting backpacks full of books and supplies for the day ahead. But reading, writing and arithmetic may not be the only things putting a strain on your child.

Beat the Summer Heat with Simple Health Advice

Summer is in full swing, and it's a great time to be outdoors. Even though it's hot out, maintaining an exercise routine during the warmer months is still important.

Feet Need TLC, Too

On a car, the only parts on the road are the tires. On the human body, the only parts usually on the ground are the feet.

Warmer Weather Brings Greater Chances for Sunburn

Spring is here, and summer's on the way. We've heard all the warnings to take care of our skin. But, if somehow you still come home at the end of a day at the pool, baseball game or working in the yard and feel that stinging, hot pain of sunburn, make sure to take care of your skin immediately to speed its recovery.

Simple Steps Can Prevent Contact Lens Problems

More than 30 million Americans wear contact lenses, reports the Contact Lens Institute, and they continue to grow in popularity. But, their ease of use doesn’t mean people should be negligent in their care nor stay alert for potentially harmful products.

Don’t Take Lawn-Mowing Safety for Granted

Spring has almost sprung. For a lot of us, it’s time to get out and do some yard work – and that includes mowing the lawn.

On the Rise: Obesity and Diabetes in Children

If you don’t have diabetes, the chances are you have a family member or friend who does. A metabolism disorder, diabetes affects our bodies’ ability to convert food into energy. Most of our daily food intake is broken down into glucose (blood sugar), which fuels the body. In order for the body to use glucose, adequate levels of insulin must be present. In a person with diabetes, either there is little to no insulin, or the body doesn’t respond to the insulin produced. As a result, glucose builds up and passes out of the body through urine, but doesn’t provide the energy the body needs.

Caring for Dry Winter Skin

The colder weather and low humidity of winter can mean dry, itchy skin. When left untreated, it can be unsightly and not a little embarrassing. Severely dry skin can lead to eczema or other forms of dermatitis, so treatment is essential.

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