It’s normal for kids to have a hard time falling or staying asleep sometimes. But it can be very frustrating for your child and you—especially if it happens often. How can I get my child to sleep? There isn’t a cure-all or magic fix but there are things you can do to...
How many hours should we sleep in a day? A good night's sleep is essential for optimal health and well-being. Adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep a night according to the National Sleep Foundation. Why getting enough sleep is important? Enough sleep can...
Is surgery always recommended for breast cancer? Women with early-stage breast cancer face one of the toughest decisions in life: to have surgery to remove the breast (mastectomy), or have surgery to remove just the cancer from the breast (breast-conserving surgery),...
Who should be screened for lung cancer? If you have a heavy smoking history, have smoked within the last 15 years, and are age 55 and older, your risk for lung cancer is increased. If you meet these criteria, your doctor might recommend a low-dose CT scan to screen...
Many of us spend well over a third of our lives sleeping, but many people don’t know the secrets to sleeping better. The best sleep advice is to always make your bedroom a sanctuary—a place for rest and regeneration. What can you do to help you sleep better? Here are...
You can't go wrong when it comes to eating healthy. But if you're having trouble sticking to a healthy diet, you're not alone. Whether it's cost, lack of time, get-togethers with friends, or larger portion sizes that trip you up-you can make healthy eating easier....
How do you educate children on healthy eating? Kids aren't born with a craving for junk food. They're conditioned to crave it. So the first thing you'll need to do is eradicate that conditioning by changing their diet via the foods you serve them and the snacks they...
"If you have a serious illness, you may be wondering if life-prolonging treatments are the best choice for you. You may also be thinking about when to stop them. There are many things to consider when making this decision, such as your illness and the side effects of...
" As part of preparing for when you have a serious illness, you may want to think about choosing a health care agent who can make health care decisions for you in the event that you are unable to do so. Your health care agent may need to make some difficult decisions...
How to Help an Alcoholic Get Treatment? If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol abuse, and wants to get help but doesn't know how to get there, we can help. First, you'll want to talk with that person about the seriousness of their drinking and how it is...
