October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You might be asking yourself, what can I do to help this important cause? Many things. But perhaps most important of all – make sure you and all your loved ones stay up to date with your mammograms. Why are they so important? Mammograms are X-rays of the breast …
Cancer is hard for anyone to deal with. For children and teenagers it’s often even more stressful, emotional and difficult. Since September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month – a time to raise knowledge, support and awareness of leukemia and lymphoma – we’re offering some tips for parents, guardians and caregivers on how they can help …
There’s a new telephone number you (or a loved one) can call if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health crisis or substance use hardships. Just dial three digits: 988. What to Know The federal government created this new help line so people across all 50 states can get the help they need. Here’s …
Vaccines save up to 3 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization. They are safe, proven and effective, and protect our bodies against infectious diseases. To celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month, we’ve gathered some of our favorite resources about vaccines. Be in the know – check these out, and keep you and …
You can still prevent cancer with the HPV vaccination – even up to 26 years old. If you could grow old without cancer, would you? You now have the power to prevent many different cancers, says Daniel Saman, DrPH, MPH, FACE, senior advisor of health outcomes at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. According to …
Tips, Info and More Summer – it’s one of the best times of the year, especially for those of us who love being outside. Whether you enjoy the beach, picnics, sporting events, hikes or any other type of outdoor fun, make sure you keep your eyes protected from the sun this summer. Here’s what you …
What to know about the different types of headaches. Your head hurts. You want relief. But is it a migraine or a different type of headache? Knowing what you have will help you get better treatment – and help you get rid of the pain quicker. Here’s what you should know. All headaches aren’t the …
You know how it feels when you don’t get enough sleep – your muscles ache, your eyelids droop and your whole body is simply exhausted. But did you know that your mental and emotional health are also affected by the amount of Zs you get at night? Read on to discover how sleep affects your …