Health Topics

5 easy ways to keep your heart healthy

The choices we make today impact our health now and in the future. Commit to a few small changes to live a healthier, heart-smarter lifestyle.

Yoga for neck pain: 7 poses you have to try

Try these 7 poses and breathing exercises to relieve tension and stiffness.

Teen acne myths: What you need to know

Learn about teen acne, treatments and why seeking dermatological care is important.

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Managing your mental health when your teen has a chronic illness

Caring for a teen with a chronic illness is stressful. Tips for mothers to nurture their own mental health.

Before you’re admitted, a hospitalist wants you to know these three things

Taking a few necessary precautions will set up your acute care team for success.

Growing teenage girl looking at face in bathroom mirror and struggling with period problems.

When do period problems in teens become PROBLEMS?

If menstrual cycles are affecting a young woman's ability to study or work, it's time to get help.

Itchy legs: Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Vein-related problems can be an unexpected cause of itchy legs. Itchy legs can be caused…

Swollen legs? 7 questions to ask yourself (Better yet: Ask your doctor!)

Swollen legs should never be ignored. Causes range from the everyday to the deadly. An evaluation by a specialized vein center can help pinpoint the problem.

New study shows promise for smell and taste recovery post-COVID

In a recent analysis of 3,699 COVID-19 patients, data showed that 96% recovered their sense of smell by 180 days after infection.