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Sleep is a major factor in an individual’s physical health, because a lot goes on while you are snoozing - you just don’t realize it! As an example, your heart and blood vessels heal and repair themselves while you are…

Water… so what’s the big deal? Well, it does make up about 60% of your body, give or take a percentage point. It also keeps every single part of your body working like it should. In particular, it does a…

The team at UAB Medical West loves a good barbecue! But we are also a fans of safety! Can the two co-exist? Of course! Just take the proper precautions…  Things you definitely DON’T need to do on the grill…  1.…

  The most common form of cancer is…   Skin Cancer.   And we are sure you’ve heard time and again how important preventative steps are - not staying out in the sun too long, avoiding peak hours, sunscreen, etc.…

One of the many services we provide at UAB Medical West is our Geriatric Psychiatric Program, which provides quality care for geriatric patients suffering from various psychiatric symptoms and disorders. Geriatric psychiatry focuses on the biological and psychological changes as…

36 million Americans have seasonal allergies! And YOU just might be one of them… this article is for you.  Most of the time, allergies are caused from pollen from plants and trees as they bloom. These elements get into the…

Some people (usually doctors and nurses) will call it ‘conjunctivitis’ - but you probably just call it pinkeye. And chances are… you’ve probably had it before. So you know what a pain and inconvenience it can be! Let’s talk a…

Stress is a normal part of life for everyone. But too much stress can have serious consequences for your health. Some stress is good and can trigger your fight-or-flight mechanism to help you handle emergencies. Everyone responds to stress differently…

It’s time for Spring Break! Toss the winter coat and head to the beach to enjoy the sun. But REMEMBER these safety tips if you are headed to the beach for fun in the sun!  Beach Tips for Families:  Children…

 What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Diabetes means your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Your body uses glucose for energy. Too much glucose in your blood…