Your Health

Find answers to common questions about your health, and learn about treatments, procedures and ways to practice self-care.

Kids and screen time

3 Reasons Why Only 2 Hours of Screen Time Is Best

Have you ever found yourself at your child’s check up wondering if your child has too much screen time? Have you ever wondered why your pediatrician recommends only two hours of screen time per day for your child? And what exactly does “screen time” mean anyway?

An Asian senior man having chest pains walking with his wife
Can Stress Cause Stroke?
A newborn baby receiving medical help
Weston's NICU Journey

Heart Health

Patient telling doctor about her adult congenital heart disease What to Expect at Your First Cardiologist Visit
Knowing what a cardiologist will do during your first visit and preparing in advance can help you relax and get the most out of your upcoming appointment.
A heart with a stethoscope Learn What to Do If Someone is Having a Heart Attack
Having a plan can help you act quickly should a heart attack happen to someone with you. If this medical event occurs, time is of the essence.
happy couple Do You Need a Calcium Score Test?
A calcium score test (calcium scoring) is a non-invasive, low-risk heart scan used to find out more about your risk of heart disease.
Healthy heart Alcohol and Heart Disease
Heavy drinking can weaken the heart muscle and increase your risk of cardiovascular complications, such as heart attacks.
Sleeping man How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart
There’s a potentially more serious, problem caused by lack of sleep — poor sleep increases the risk of heart problems.
Seniors Meditating Can Meditation Lower Blood Pressure?
Can meditating daily really lower your blood pressure on a long-term basis? And if so, how much meditation do you need?

Treating Allergies

Stop allergies and congestion by not blowing your nose so much Allergy Season: Learn About Nasal Obstruction
Allergy season often causes sinus pain and can block nasal passages. Learn what treats nasal obstructions.
Woman sitting outside with allergies using kleenex 3 Ways to Relieve a Stuffy Nose
There are some newer options available for families to help clear the nose and mouth of mucus.
A dad takes a bite of a sandwich being held by his daughter Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
More than 50 million Americans suffer from environmental allergies and asthma.

Parenting Tips

A girl swims in a pool Water Safety and Children
Did you know drowning is the second highest cause of death for children under 14 years of age?
A boy holds a parent's hand as he walks to school Walk to School Safely
Walking to and from school can be great exercise for children of all ages.
A parent gives medicine to a toddler Let’s Get Smart About Antibiotics
What can you do to help decrease the use of antibiotics and curb the emergence of resistance?

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