March 15, 2021
Exercise and Fitness, Prevention and Wellness
Pregnancy: Strength and Balance Exercises

Pregnancy is a time of remarkable physical and emotional changes, from your growing belly and glowing skin to that all-too-common moodiness and forgetfulness. You may have even noticed significant...
March 12, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins

Search for OB-GYNs near you and schedule your next appointment today: Find a Doctor Many people take vitamins, even if they may not really need them. In fact, the Centers…

March 8, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
7 Cervical Cancer Risk Factors You Should Know

Awareness about cervical cancer has been increasing recently, but the condition is still surprisingly common — every year, 12,000 women contract it. The good news: If you’re concerned...
March 5, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
How to Choose a Health Plan That’s Right for Your Family

When faced with confusion over how to choose a health plan or selecting coverage from the options that are offered by your employer, should you base it on the doctors…

March 2, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
History Lessons: What You Can Learn From Your Family Medical History

Consider what you’ve inherited from your parents. On the outside, you might point to hair color, height, and weight. What about on the inside? Have your parents dealt with high…

March 2, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
Why Your Family Medical History Is an Important Component of Your Care

From heart disease to breast cancer, many health conditions are believed to have a genetic component. Your family medical history can help identify patterns of disease within your family and…

February 15, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
Cold and Flu Myths: Shedding Light on the Facts

Let’s face it, cold and flu myths are everywhere. Well-meaning as they may be, many people’s supposed words of wisdom about how to avoid getting sick — and their advice…

February 10, 2021
Prevention and Wellness
How to Prepare Your Child Before Getting a Shot

My friend’s daughter is terrified of needles and getting a shot. When she was four years old, my friend brought her in for her annual flu shot. Everything seemed fine…