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Health and Wellness | January 2, 2025

What is the Healthiest Fish to Eat?

Fish is a heart-healthy food, rich in omega-3s that are good for heart, brain and gut health. Avoid fried fish and high-mercury options.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

What Is the Best Thermometer for Fever?

A reliable thermometer helps detect a fever, an early sign of illness. Learn the best type for you or your child.
Ways to help reduce a childhood ear infections.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

How to Prevent Ear Infections in Children

Ear infections are more common in children than in adults. Learn why and what you can do to prevent middle ear infections in kids.
Young children learning to play soccer the right way to prevent accidents and injuries.
Health and Wellness | December 30, 2024

8 Tips To Prevent Sports Injuries in Young Athletes

Far too many young athletes suffer preventable injuries. Learn how to reduce the risk of concussions and other common sports injuries.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

5 Tips to Fight Weight Gain After Menopause

Many women gain weight during menopause due to aging and hormonal changes. Try aerobics and strength training. Check out our tips!
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

How to Keep Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Choose one or two goals, write it down, don't be afraid of setbacks and more tips to help you achieve your New Year's resolutions.
Woman using one hand to resist eating a doughnut while holding a healthy apple that she plans to eat.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

How Does Sugar Affect Your Heart Health?

Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.
A lab worker testing for signs of genetic-related cancer.
Health and Wellness | December 16, 2024

Should You Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk?

Women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer. Early detection and knowing your family history are crucial. Learn when genetic testing can help.
Stethoscope and calendar, reminder to schedule annual physical.
Health and Wellness | December 12, 2024

6 Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Checkup

Annual checkups set health baselines, review medications, update vaccinations and strengthen doctor-patient relationships.
A young heavyset woman researches gastric sleeve surgery on her laptop computer as she is considering the weight-loss procedure.
Health and Wellness | December 10, 2024

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Gastric sleeve, the most common weight-loss procedure, helps with severe obesity by reducing stomach size to promote weight loss.