Prevention

Image of a dad helping his son put on a bike helmet.

Image of a dad helping his son put on a bike helmet.

How Bike Helmets Help Your Head

Wearing a bike helmet is the most effective way to prevent head injuries. Read up on how to wear it correctly and why it matters.

Wearable Sleep Trackers: Do They Really Work?

Woman checking her sleep tracker before bed.

Woman checking her sleep tracker before bed.

About one third of adults report getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. Can sleep trackers help?

Female doctor talking with patient.

Female doctor talking with patient.

The Facts About Colorectal Cancer

Even though it’s the third most commonly diagnosed cancer for both men and women in the United States, colorectal cancer’s symptoms remain a mystery to many.

Ever Experienced Sleep “Drunkenness”? It’s Not What You’d Expect

Stressed man trying to fall asleep

Stressed man trying to fall asleep

One in seven Americans is affected by sleep “drunkenness". Find out what causes this condition and why you should get it checked out if you think you have it.

Couple enjoying a nature walk.

Couple enjoying a nature walk.

Taking Care of Your Heart in Your 40s, 50s and 60s

Healthy habits are crucial for your heart during the middle-age decades. Whatever decade you’re in, take some simple steps to show your heart a lot of love.

10 Health Conditions Caused by Eating Disorders

Shot of unhealthy young woman with stomachache leaning on the bed at home.

Shot of unhealthy young woman with stomachache leaning on the bed at home.

An eating disorder can destroy the body from the inside out. Here are 10 health conditions caused by this dangerous illness.

Nurse measuring a woman's blood pressure.

Nurse measuring a woman's blood pressure.

Heart Health 101: What Your Numbers say About Your Health

February is American Heart Month and understanding your numbers is crucial in order to keep instances of heart disease to a minimum.

How to Make a Heart-Healthy, 5-Course Meal

Spaghetti squash spaghetti

Spaghetti squash spaghetti

Our food choices and our heart health are very much linked. What better way to improve your general health than with delicious, heart healthy recipes?

Blonde girl visiting a dentist

Blonde girl visiting a dentist

How Early is Too Early for Braces?

Children are getting braces at a much younger age. Let's weigh the pros and cons of this recent trend.

Hot Flashes and Hot Yoga – Reflections on Middle Age

Three women doing yoga.

Three women doing yoga.

If you've hit middle age, you've noticed some changes, some good and some not so great. In a new blog series, we're going to help you celebrate where you are.