Advise Me
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout During Busy Times
Caring for a loved one can be difficult at any time of year, but it can be especially difficult during the holidays—from Thanksgiving to Christmas to July...
Dec 19
Advise Me
How Caregivers Can Get Support From Family and Friends During Busy Times
Holidays like Christmas, July 4th and Thanksgiving can bring about anticipation and excitement, but for caregivers, they can also bring about difficult...
Dec 12
Advise Me
For Family Caregivers: 5 Tips for Getting Help and Support
Taking care of a parent, family member or friend in any capacity for any amount of time impacts your whole life. There are 53 million family caregivers...
Apr 29
Better Me
11 Tips to Help Older Adults Maintain a Healthy Bladder
Bladder health is a topic most people know little about. Unfortunately, many wait until symptoms begin to appear before taking action. We spoke with David...
Apr 29
Better Me
Should You Be Worried About Your Infant’s Undescended Testicle?
Bringing home a newborn can feel like running before you learn to walk. Sure, they aren’t running yet, but even before they’ve taken their first steps,...
Apr 28
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The Best Ways to Defend Against Dangerous Snakes and Scorpions
If you live in or around the desert, you’ll want to take steps to keep snakes and scorpions out of your home and yard. Snakes and scorpions are more active...
Apr 20
Teach Me
What to Know About C. Diff, a Common (But Serious) Colon Infection
Did you recently have a hospital stay? Have you been taking antibiotics? And have you been getting severe diarrhea too? If you said “yes” to a few of these,...
Apr 04
Teach Me
Folate vs. Folic Acid: Why the Difference Matters
Your tissues, your cells, your DNA — to function well, they all need folate. In fact, this natural form of vitamin B9 is crucial. But not everyone gets...
Mar 23
Teach Me
The Big Differences Between Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
Our hearts beat about 100,000 times each day (maybe more if you enjoy horror movies). Despite being extremely complex, our hearts are exceptionally reliable....
Mar 23
Teach Me
Insulin Resistance: Do I Have It? (And How Is It Different Than Diabetes?)
If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s change. Indeed, things don’t stay the same forever, including our bodies. A common result of our bodies changing...
Mar 22
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