Wellness

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.

A father helps his young daughter put on a bicycle helmet as she sits on a tricycle.

A bicycle helmet is a crucial piece of equipment. All about helmets.

Even if someone's taking only a short bike ride, wearing a helmet is so important.

PTSD: Myths vs. facts

For PTSD awareness month, we dispel misinformation.

How much screen time can my child have over the summer?

Now that school is out and the weather is hot and muggy, you may be tempted to relax your family’s screen time rules. Here’s why pediatric nurse practitioner Jasmine M. Terrell doesn’t recommend it.

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.

Taking antibiotics properly: 6 tips for patients

Antibiotics save lives, but they are overused — so much so that experts warn they are already less effective. How do we protect their future use? Here are six tips.

What you need to know about your eyes as you approach 55

Regular eye exams are important as we age.

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Urinary tract infections in older adults

Older adults may have cognitive as well as physical symptoms of a UTI.

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When to start getting mammograms, and how often do you need them?

Women may be urged to get mammograms at an earlier age than in the past. Here's why.