Lifestyle Trends
Keeping kids safe this summer
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For most families, summertime means outdoor fun. From day camp to the swim club to the playground, summer is a time for kids to let loose. But what about kids with chronic diseases that may require extra attention? Can they enjoy the same summer activities as their peers? |
Your guide to buying hearing aids
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For many, accepting the fact that they may be suffering from hearing loss is a difficult process, and finding the best hearing aid for their needs can be difficult. Help is available to ensure that anyone in need of a hearing aid receives the very best information and professional service. |
The importance of eating seafood - especially for pregnant women
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Americans eat too little seafood and should eat more for better brain development in babies and heart health in adults, according to the final report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. |
Don't let achy knees keep you out of life's game
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) can happen to anyone; in fact more than 10 million <br/>Americans are estimated to suffer from this painful condition. |
Emerging careers in science and health care
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Growth in technology is contributing to career options at an increasing rate. Ten of the 20 fastest-growing careers are health care-related, with 26 percent of all new jobs created falling into this category, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's "Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition." New career possibilities are opening for individuals with vocational training, college diplomas and advanced degrees. |
What is involved in a medical exam for life insurance?
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Going to the doctor is not everyone's favorite activity. But if you are interested in buying life insurance, whether it is term life insurance or whole life insurance, you will likely need to undergo a physical exam. |
Why it's so important to have good auto insurance
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When you head out the door on your way to work or school every morning, you probably don't give much thought to what could happen on the road. After all, you're a safe driver, and accidents happen to other people, not you. |
Sonography: What it is and why it's growing in the health care field
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Sonography is a painless medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce visual images of organs, tissues and blood flow inside the body. It was first used in obstetrics to look at fetal development in the 1970s, but since then has moved to multiple branches of health care and is used to examine the abdomen, breasts, prostate, female reproductive organs, heart, blood vessels and other areas. Sonography is used in both a diagnostic and therapeutic capacity. |
What you need to know about safety in healthcare
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal organization under the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This organization acts as a leader in promoting national health and safety, while also partnering with state health departments and other organizations in advocating good health practices. The CDC is based in Atlanta. |
Light eating for families: Experts suggest seafood
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Health experts recommend young families, especially expecting moms, should aim to eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods -- those that, like seafood, are bursting with vitamins and minerals in every bite. Warm weather is the perfect time to learn light, delicious ways to make fish your family's new favorite. |
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