Health & Wellness

As exciting as pregnancy can be, there’s also another reality: Being pregnant takes a toll on your body. Physical therapy can prepare you for labor and help your postpartum recovery.

After finding out that she had cancer, Vanessa discovered that the biggest challenge she faced was the anxiety and stress that comes with dealing with a problem when the outcome isn’t certain. Now, she wants to use her story to help other women.

Lung cancer is often diagnosed late because symptoms don’t occur until later stages. This article will discuss how lung cancer screening works, who should get screened and what you can do to lower your chances of getting lung cancer in the first place.

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on improving quality of life for both patients and their families. It is often confused with hospice, but the two differ: palliative care can begin during ongoing treatment, while hospice is for patients with terminal conditions where curative treatment has stopped. Learn more about these two types of care, how they differ and how they overlap.

Beverly Mitchell found herself on an unexpected journey that began with a fall at the skating rink in June 2023.

Postpartum mental health is an important part of a new mother’s well-being that is often overlooked. Proactive education before the baby arrives, support systems, self-care and open communication can help new mothers cope with emotional and physical changes. Trauma from delivery can also have lasting effects on a new mom’s mental health as well as her bond with the baby. Early intervention ensures better outcomes for both mother and baby.

Washing your hands is one of the simplest steps you can take to stay healthy. Learn more about the proper techniques for washing your hands and why handwashing is so effective.

Having cancer affects the physical, social, emotional and spiritual parts of life. Talking through your concerns and fears is as important to your recovery after a cancer diagnosis as your medical treatment.

Each fall and winter, we see seasonal spikes in the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Learn why it’s important to be vaccinated against these illnesses and what additional preventative measures you can take.

Learn more about the importance of getting screened, what screening options are available and how women of all ages can protect themselves against breast cancer.

We're here to help you break down what it means to have healthy vs high cholesterol levels and what you can do to change them with your lifestyle and medication.

Caregiving can be demanding and often leads to stress, which can negatively impact the caregiver's health. This article highlights the importance of self-care for caregivers, offering tips to manage stress, maintain physical and mental well-being and seek support. It also includes advice from an experienced caregiver and suggests resources like respite care and family medical leave to help caregivers manage their responsibilities effectively. Prioritizing self-care benefits the caregiver and ensures better care for their loved ones.

An old cheerleading knee injury plagued Tammy Murphy for decades. Learn how she was able to get back to a better quality of life with a new type of robotic surgery.

As a carman who maintains railcars for TTX, Pat Haines is used to being on his feet. But when the pain in his knee became unbearable, a new type of robotic surgery helped him regain mobility.

In this article, we’ll talk about how developmental milestones are meant to be used, what the updates mean for parents and caregivers, and what you should do if you’re worried your child might have a speech delay.