Blood Type 101
Do you know your blood type? Many people don’t, but blood type informs a lot of health and wellness decisions over the course of your life, so it’s good to know the basics.
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Why Your Child Isn’t Sleeping (And 5 Ways To Help)
No matter your age, the ability to go to sleep comes down to one thing: habit. Creating good ones and breaking bad ones is key. Here are 3 common causes for childhood sleep problems and 5 tips to try.
Pregnancy Food Guide: What You Should and Shouldn’t Eat
Here is a primer on prenatal nutrition, as well as a list of foods moms-to-be should avoid.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Everyone knows the term “PTSD,” yet few people know exactly what post-traumatic stress disorder means. Here is a guide.
What Do I Have: Allergies, a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
In the winter, it’s hard to know whether you’re suffering from allergy symptoms, a cold or a sinus infection. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Antibiotics 101
Is an antibiotic really what we need when we’re under the weather?
What Is Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression occurs in 8-16% of births. Dr. Judith Overton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains postpartum depression, symptoms, risk factors and treatments.
What is HPV? Explaining the Infection & the Vaccine
Commercials for the HPV vaccine are commonplace these days, but many people don’t know much about the disease itself.
Could You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Waking up with a paralyzing feeling of stiffness and pain is common for people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own joints and tissues. The key to successful treatment is identifying the condition early.
How to Cope with Migraines at Work
The best way to manage migraines is to prevent them. Here are a few tips on how to stop them before they start while at work.