CW: The following post discusses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), specifically for people who have not served in the military. Due to the nature of the topic, information in this article may be upsetting to some readers. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can...
If you're blessed with 20/20 vision, then a trip to the eye doctor might be the last thing on your mind. But even if you don't need glasses, seeing someone who specializes in eye health is worth a regular checkup. That’s because getting your eyes checked out may...
Puberty. It's a fact of life. Still, it's not an easy thing for many parents to discuss. But sooner or later, it's a conversation that you're going to have to have. Hopefully, your first puberty discussion is just one of many. It may feel awkward at first, but you can...
If a childhood vaccination could keep your kids from getting cancer 20 years from now, would you do it? That's the sort of protection that the HPV vaccine offers. It guards against certain sexually transmitted infections that can turn into cancer years down the road....
It seems like new parents have a million responsibilities to juggle, especially when it comes to the health of your little ones. Among those responsibilities? Childhood immunizations. When you first spot a checklist of the shots your baby needs, you may feel a bit...
As of 2019, there were over 54 million adults aged 65 or older living in the United States, about 15% of the total population, according to a report issued in 2021 from the federal Administration on Aging. Most older adults living in the community – about 6 out of 10...
In lots of places across the United States, getting regular healthcare can be tough. Whether that's due to time, transportation or money, it can be a real challenge seeing doctors when there's a gap between the need and the opportunity. Community health centers work...
Breastfeeding is natural, but it's not always easy. Before your baby was born, you may have watched videos and read books to help you craft a breastfeeding plan. Now that your baby's here, though, you may discover that you need even more help. Nursing can be tough,...
For months, you've been eating for two. That means you’ve probably put special care into your diet to make sure you were nourishing both yourself and your baby. But now that your little one is here, you may be ready to cut loose and start enjoying all your...
For hundreds of years, clotheslines have played an important role in people's wash routines. These days, though, most people toss their dirty duds in the dryer instead of pinning them to the line. And that shift to better tech gives us cleaner, more sanitary clothes,...
