There are few better ways to enjoy the outdoors than riding a bicycle. Whether you’re five or fifty, feeling the breeze on your face and the burn in your legs is one of life’s little pleasures. But riding a...
A broken bone, or fracture, is something no one wants to experience. But unfortunately, fractures are a common injury for both children and adults. Each year, approximately 6.3 million broken bones occur...
Concussions are the most common type of head injury. You probably hear about them frequently if you’re a fan of sports. But even if you don’t play sports, you can still get a concussion. This type of traumatic brain injury...
Fall is one of the best times of the year. Leaves are changing colors, the air is getting brisk, and trick or treat is almost here. Autumn offers plenty of ways to have fun with the family....
From pink ribbons to stories from survivors, there’s no ignoring the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It has become a staple of the fall calendar and one of the...
While most of us are used to hearing about the importance of heart health and maintaining a proper diet, a topic that receives less attention is cholesterol. Most people talk about cholesterol as an exclusively bad...
Each year, about 48 million people in the United States alone get sick from contaminated foods, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That number is even...
What’s better than getting outdoors and enjoying some sun? Whether you’re a hiker, a beachgoer, or are enjoying your kid’s ball game, we all find ways to soak up the sun. While there are many benefits to being...
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. For the 47 percent of Americans who deal with headaches annually, this is an important time for discussion. Despite headaches being one of the most common health...
All of us struggle with our mental health from time to time. Whether stress from work follows you home or the events of the outside world have you feeling down, it’s normal to deal with mental health challenges. Of...