In 2015, 15 of every 100 US adults age 18 and over smoked cigarettes. Over the past decade, smoking has declined by 5.8% and while there are many benefits to quitting smoking, quitting proves a [...]
The liver is a vital organ that is responsible for many critical functions in our bodies. Livers produce bile that is essential for digestion. Livers process and store iron that is important for [...]
It’s no secret that we are a country full of busy people. However, all the extra hours and responsibilities are leading to health consequences: both physical and psychological. Chronic illnesses [...]
Anxiety. We’ve all heard the word and have likely experienced some form of it or another. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 18% of the population. For many [...]
Caring for aging parents can be an emotional and challenging time for siblings. While siblings can be helpful and supportive during these trying times, they can also be a source of stress for [...]
Caring for aging parents is a challenging, emotional, and unique experience. With approximately 47% of people in their 40s and 50s caring for aging parents and young children, the experience is [...]
Patients often have strong opinions about what kind of end-of-life care they want to receive. But all too often, doctors are left in the dark. In a medical crisis, healthcare professionals are [...]
Caring for an ailing loved one can bring incredible rewards—both physical and emotional. It can ignite all sorts of positive emotions, from compassion to satisfaction to “a vicarious happiness at [...]
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Hypertension is a word used to describe abnormally high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of developing many serious health problems – including stroke. Our [...]