Though women have a longer life expectancy than men, the gap is narrowing. Indeed, many women put their own well-being on the back burner to take...
Where are eye injuries most likely? At work. Even with safety programs and protective equipment, more than 2,000 working people in the U.S. suffer an eye...
Your eyelashes not only enhance the beauty of your eyes but also protect them from dirt and debris. Here are a few tips for taking care...
Are you wondering if your child’s getting enough sleep? If so, here’s an overview of what you should know. 0 to 12 months old Infants who...
When Brayden Otten was born, his tiny heart, about the size of a walnut, couldn’t effectively pump his blood. A team of surgeons at Cincinnati Children’s...
“It has certainly been a very long two years, and we are all experiencing COVID-fatigue,” commented Dr. Jenks, head of the Fauquier Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Jenks knows...
What song makes your heart pound? Do you get breathless from “Total Eclipse of the Heart?” Does Whitney Houston’s cover of “I Will Always Love You”...
Poor oral hygiene can have serious, long-term effects on your children’s health, and young kids don’t usually have the maturity or dexterity to take care of...
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that can form around the anus and lower rectum. They can be painful, annoying, and embarrassing. Here are a few things that...
If working out literally gives you hives, you may be allergic to exercise. Here’s what you need to know. A serious condition Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is...
Toning your deltoid, trapezius and other back muscles can help you prevent or limit a variety of aches and pains. Here are four activities to help...
Do you hate winter or loathe the cold? If so, here are a few tips for making the most of what the season has to offer....
Despite its status as the most common cause of dementia and the countless individuals and families impacted by this degenerative brain disorder, Alzheimer’s disease has long...
The number one killer of mankind is heart attack and stroke—not cancer, not viruses. Plaque clog-up in our arteries leading to heart attacks is the most...
Stomachaches are unpleasant but, in most cases, harmless. A severe stomachache, however, could indicate a serious health problem. Here’s how to determine if you should seek...
Winter sports such as ice skating, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are enjoying a boom, in part because they’re a perfect way to have fun and make friends....
Menopause can produce a wide range of symptoms, but the most well-known is hot flashes. Here’s a close look. Causes Hot flashes are caused by hormonal...
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts...
When it comes to self-adornment, people can choose from an increasing number of permanent and semi-permanent options, like eyeliner, eyebrows, tattoos, and piercings. So maybe permanent...
Shoveling snow is a job for an athlete, even though people tend to think it is a routine activity that anyone can do. In fact, shoveling...
Do you have an upcoming trip? If you’re headed abroad, it’s important to take precautions to avoid getting sick. You don’t want to ruin your travel...
For doctors and nurses at Colorado’s highest elevations, ski season means a steady flow of casualties from a little-understood problem: acute mountain sickness. Skiers are already...
It’s easy to see that an accident victim needs emergency treatment. Judging whether a medical condition requires a trip to the emergency room (ER) is more...
Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychostimulant in the world, but did you know your genetic code can determine if it has a positive or negative...
Everybody does it, but we usually try to hide the evidence. Sweating is a normal part of living, an essential function that helps keep us alive....
In the night, or just upon waking, there they are leg cramps. The excruciating pain comes on suddenly and goes away all too slowly. For people...
Sleeping naked has many physical and mental health benefits. Here are five good reasons to put your pajamas back in the drawer. 1. You’ll fall asleep...
If you don’t watch your salt intake, it might be time to start. According to the Washington Post, American adults consume an average of 3,400 mg...
It’s an internet joke at this point: Google an innocuous symptom like a sore knee or persistent headache, and 10 minutes later, an online symptom checker...
Low temperatures, cold winds, and dry indoor air can make skin lose moisture in winter. Here are some tips to help you keep your skin soft...