Your Health

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

Heart Health View More

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.

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.

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.

Alcohol and Heart Disease

Heavy drinking can weaken the heart muscle and increase your risk of cardiovascular complications, such as heart attacks.

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.

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 View More

Stop allergies and congestion by not blowing your nose so much

Treating Nasal Obstruction and Congestion During Allergy Season

During allergy season, make good decisions on nasal obstruction and congestion. For example, did you know that blowing your nose a lot can make sinus pressure and irritation worse?

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3 Ways to Relieve a Stuffy Nose

There are some newer options available for families to help clear the nose and mouth of mucus.

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Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

More than 50 million Americans suffer from environmental allergies and asthma.

Parenting Tips View More

Water Safety and Children

Did you know drowning is the second most common cause of death for children under 14 years of age? Learn more about how to keep your children safe when water is present.

Let’s Get Smart About Antibiotics

What can you do to help decrease the use of antibiotics and curb the emergence of resistance?

Orthopedics View More

When Should I Worry About Middle Back Pain?

Do you have middle back pain? Learn ways you can effectively manage the pain in your everyday life, and if further diagnosis and treatment may be needed to relieve the pain.

Learn How to Reduce the Risk of Slips and Falls

Slipping and falling in your own home can cause serious injury, yet falls are one of the most common accidents in our homes.

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Men's Health Checks Between 30 and 40

Because health risks increase with age, men need to take preventative measures throughout their lives. We’ve got tips for men ages 30-40 to protect their health.

What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Do?

Orthopedic surgeons play a crucial role in helping people recover and be free of pain in any one of these musculoskeletal areas. Orthopedics can perform surgery, diagnose a patient’s problems, and recommend treatment options to improve your health.

How Do You Sit with Sacroiliac Joint Pain?

Sacroiliac joint pain can be a burden if you sit for a long time each day. The pain from SI joint pain can be felt in the lower back, buttocks, thigh and leg. Find out how you can relieve SI joint pain.