Wellness

A woman with hands on her back, apparently in pain. An inset illustration of the kidney is in the lower left corner.

Tips for Avoiding the Agony of Kidney Stones

While there is no guaranteed way to prevent stones from forming (heredity does play a role), you can reduce your risk by modifying your diet.

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Living Life on Your Own Terms with Crohn's Disease

If you are one of the more than half-million Americans living with Crohn’s disease, you are likely all too familiar with the unpredictable nature of the chronic condition.

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How to Find the Right Car Seat for Your Child

Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1 to 13 years in the United States. Many of those deaths could have been prevented with the proper use of a car seat.

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Tinnitus: The Sound of Silence

An audiological and neurological condition experienced by more than 25 million American adults, tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present.

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Change Your Habits to Change the Quality of Your Sleep

If your nights are filled with anything but sleep, you may be surprised to learn that your behaviors during the day—especially before bedtime—may be to blame.

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5 Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, it’s important to stay on top of and manage your blood sugar levels.

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April is National Occupational Therapy Month

How Occupational Therapy Can Help You Live Your Best Life

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on the things you want and need to do in your daily life.

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A woman studies medication instructions with packets of pills on the table in front of her

Best Practices for Medication Safety

As the number of Americans relying on over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications continues to climb, so does the risk of mistaking or mishandling medication; sometimes with deadly consequences.

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Recipes to Reduce High Blood Pressure

According to a recent report from the American Heart Association, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up (more than 122 million people) have high blood pressure.

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Mitchell Carl, MD and James Kalmuk, MD, sit at a desk in front of a screen showing lung imaging

Should I Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

The American Cancer Society unveiled changes to its lung cancer screening recommendations aiming to remove barriers to screening and identify more cancers early, when they are easier to successfully treat.

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