Is stress affecting your heart health? According to Sandra Illum, M.D., a physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and HeartFirst, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice – the most likely
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 4 million sports-related concussions occur in the United States each year, concussions are not exclusively sports-related injuries. There is no single, commonly agreed-upon definition
Hoisting and hauling heavy luggage could lead to back pain that ruins your vacation before it begins. Knowing the safest, most back-friendly ways to pack and move your suitcases could be a true trip saver. Step
Leaving your child unattended in a car is always dangerous, especially on hot, sunny summer days. When you’re toting around a little one and running errands, it may be tempting to dash into the grocery
“Mom, can we get a trampoline? Pleeease?” Your children won’t like it, but experts say the answer to your little ones’ entreaty should be, “No.” A 2014 Indiana University (IU) study found that trampoline injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physical activity can help boost brainpower in young children and adolescents. “When adults have been in a long meeting or concentrating on one task for a
If knee or hip discomfort is changing how you live, don’t accommodate it — do something about it. Surgery isn’t your only option. Any of several conservative measures may help you find relief from joint
Ready for a dose of good news? The number of U.S. cancer survivors is on the rise. A 2014 report compiled by researchers from the American Cancer Society revealed that the number of Americans who
According to the National Cancer Institute, obesity may increase your likelihood of developing certain cancers. But losing those extra pounds may help you reduce your risk. “Every year, we are getting increasing knowledge that indicates
Research suggests your smartphone could be slowing down your sperm. But don’t ditch your mobile just yet. Bioscientists at the University of Exeter conducted a systematic review of 10 previous studies. The results of nearly
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