Information on ailments that worry you most

it’s that time of year again, when everyone around you seems to be coughing and sneezing. While you may not be able to avoid catching colds and the fl…

Teeth grinding: You may be doing it and not even know it

Many people are unaware that they grind their teeth. Most people do it while they are sleeping, but some people even do it during the day.

The 5 top disease-related concerns for children

Parents are bombarded every day with things to worry about. But nothing sends fear through their veins like when they hear that someone in their child’s…

Hospice care

Hospice care is end-of-life care provided by health professionals and volunteers who provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support.

Breast cancer

An estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society.

Pelvic organ prolapse: A common but little talked about condition

It is a common condition among women, yet no one wants to talk about it because the symptoms are often embarassing for the person experiencing them.

Managing chronic pain

Nearly everyone experiences some type of pain at one time or another. And while it is often acute pain that comes and goes fairly quickly, for many people…

Know the risks: Heart disease and women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women over age 65.

Hearing loss and modern-day life

With the prevalence of noise in society today, the number of people with hearing loss is expected to grow faster than the senior population itself.

The cholesterol count

Cholesterol gets so much bad press that you may not realize your body needs some to function properly. Just make sure it’s “good” rather than “bad,”…

The facts about gum disease

Gum disease can affect anyone, even children, though it is most common in adults. If properly cared for and treated, you can stop gum disease in its tracks…

Absentmindedness or Alzheimer’s?

If your parent or another loved one seems to be more forgetful lately, don’t just chalk it up to old age. Some degree of forgetfulness is part of the…

Fighting childhood ear infections

Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the U.S. Aside from being very common, ear infections can…

Finding alcohol and drug rehab programs

When it comes to alcohol and drug addiction, finding the right treatment program or facility may not be easy, but it is essential to recovery.

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