Understanding and managing dementia
When an elderly loved one’s memory starts to slip, what is actually happening in their brains may not be immediately apparent. It could be dementia; it might be the early…
Tips to manage holiday stress and beat those holiday blues
The holidays can be stressful. Shopping, social events, debt, and other pressures can lead to anxiety. Missing loved ones and stewing about past events can also contribute. This change from…
Spooky but safe – Need to know safety tips for Halloween
Halloween is supposed to be spooky fun. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency departments — including University Hospital’s. It’s not hard to understand…
Know the symptoms of endometriosis – seek diagnosis early
Endometriosis is a chronic disease caused by the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) growing outside the uterus. According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, it affects one…
Reluctant to get vaccines for your kid? Don’t be—they can save your child’s life
All parents hate to hear their child cry, but the alternative can be far worse when it comes to getting vaccines. So many kids are afraid of shots, and parents…
Summer safety tips: The need-to-knows about heat stroke and heat exhaustion
It’s that time of year when people hit the parks, beaches and lakes to enjoy time off in the warmer weather. But sweltering heat is an ever-present threat to melt away…
You can stop colon cancer before it develops
If there were an exam that could help prevent abnormal growths from developing into cancer, wouldn’t you want to sign up? Sounds like a no-brainer. But when it comes to…
10 tips to help you take care of yourself when caring for others
Caring for the caregiver: 10 tips for staying strong If a loved one has had a serious illness, the time spent with them can seem precious. Staying bedside, or beside…
Antibiotics are deadly to bacteria, but they won’t kill a virus
When you’re sick, antibiotics may seem like the quickest path toward feeling better but getting a prescription when you don’t need it actually causes more harm than good. Antibiotics are…
Why am I so tired?
Tired women, listen up. Multitasking and poor sleep habits are your enemy. If you want better sleep, you might have to make some (admittedly difficult) lifestyle changes. There are reasons…