For parents, caring for a child during a medical emergency is one of life’s most stressful challenges. While not all pediatric medical emergencies require a visit to your local emergency department (ED), it is best to be aware of the conditions that do require a trip there and to find out whether your local hospital has a specialized pediatric emergency department. Knowing where to go and when to go can help minimize the stress involved. Read More...

The spring holidays are upon us again and we want to enjoy holiday meals with the guilt. Planning ahead is important, especially if you have diabetes or other chronic illnesses. The seven tips below can help you through the holidays, as well as daily life. Read More...

One in three adults has high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, and many don’t know they have it. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is one of the reasons it is called the “silent killer.” Ignoring high blood pressure is a recipe for a stroke or heart attack. High blood pressure, however, can be identified easily enough through a simple screening. Read More...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in the body and is made by the liver. Cholesterol is also present in the foods we eat. People need cholesterol. Otherwise, the body wouldn’t function normally. Yet too much cholesterol can signal trouble for the body. High cholesterol can increase the chances of developing heart and cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Read More...

Alzheimer’s begins slowly; at first the only signs may be trouble remembering something that happened recently or the names of someone familiar. As the disease progresses, symptoms often become so severe that they interfere with daily life. Eating and bathing become difficult tasks, so do reading, writing and speaking. Read More...