Tag: Preventive Care

A mother applies a tissue to a child's runny nose outdoors.

A mother applies a tissue to a child's runny nose outdoors.

How to Spot Common Food Allergies in Children

Offices, classrooms and even restaurants often have signs that warn of food allergies. Here's how parents can stay ahead of them.

Best Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure

Shot of a happy senior couple dancing in their kitchen at home

Shot of a happy senior couple dancing in their kitchen at home

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have hypertension. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure.

Future mother eating healthy food

Future mother eating healthy food

Easy Ways to Eat Healthy During Pregnancy

Cravings come and go, but healthy eating during pregnancy is easy to accomplish.

Everything You Need to Know About Stress

Young family managing budget and paying bills and taxes.

Young family managing budget and paying bills and taxes.

Did you know there are different types of stress? Here’s what you need to know.

Doctor prepares for colonoscopy holding endoscope

Doctor prepares for colonoscopy holding endoscope

The Real Scoop on Colonoscopies

It’s one of those topics people avoid talking about. But the fact is, colonoscopies save lives.

Self-Checks to Do at Home

Senior African Male Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure Having Hypertension Indoor

Senior African Male Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure Having Hypertension Indoor

Breast self-exams, temperature checks and even measuring heart rate are all things that can be indicators of how healthy a person is.

World Autism Awareness day concept with puzzle or jigsaw pattern on heart with autistic child's hands supported by nursing family caregiver

World Autism Awareness day concept with puzzle or jigsaw pattern on heart with autistic child's hands supported by nursing family caregiver

Understanding Autism in Children

Know the signs of autism and when you should have your child screened.

Preventing Cervical Cancer: Why Pap Test Rules Have Changed

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

Guidelines on when women should get Pap and HPV screenings for cervical cancer have changed recently. Women should talk to their doctor about options.

mom and daughter swinging

mom and daughter swinging

A Parent’s Guide to Dietary Discussions

Knowing how to talk to a child about their health is key to empowering them to make smart choices.

Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Shoveling with dog

Shoveling with dog

The dangers of snow shoveling are not limited to those who have poor health. Everyone should adhere to these safety tips.