Teaching Your Kids to Take Medicine Safely

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Whether your child needs an occasional over-the-counter remedy or has an ongoing prescription, talking about it openly can help them stay safe. It also eases them into taking responsibility for it as they grow older. The time you spend teaching them now can help children avoid substance misuse, abuse, and addiction later in life.

Don’t Explain Away the Subtle Signs of Heart Trouble

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Too often, issues like shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness and intermittent chest pain are chalked up to old age. But these may be symptoms of a heart condition called aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing of the opening between the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta, the largest artery in the body.

What are the symptoms of a Stroke? When should I seek treatment?

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About 700,000 Americans each year suffer from a stroke. A stroke is an attack on your brain. Strokes occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts.

Mastering Menopause

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Some women consider menopause a health problem to bring to the doctor. Others view it as a natural part of life to be managed, not treated. Either way, this time of life can be a bit like traveling in a new city without a map — or even a clear destination.

The Best Fitness Habits to Slow Aging

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Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, one thing is true when it comes to aging: you can’t stop it. But being physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthier and potentially add years to your life.

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