It’s completely normal to be nervous about annual visits to the doctor. The fear of an unknown diagnosis, unfamiliar processes, and more are enough to keep many people at bay from the doctor’s office. While it may seem scary or…
We've all heard horror stories about razor blades in chocolate bars, but without foreign bodies, sugar alone can cause real harm to children--especially during October. After eating too much Halloween candy, a variety of health issues for children can occur…
While it may have been debunked as the reigning "most important meal of the day," breakfast is still a crucial time. Whether you enjoy a traditional frontier breakfast or are lucky to get more than a cup of coffee in…
Low-impact activities are vital for improving the health of Alabamians at any age. As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change, hiking becomes the perfect pastime. Even so, the numerous health benefits of a good hike may surprise…
Common health scares generally involve the usual suspects: hearts, heads, lungs, and stomachs. Because we spend so much time focusing on the health and wellness of our largest vital organs, other important parts of our bodies are easily overlooked. The…
When struggling to balance the pressures of modern life, something has to give so that something else can have our full attention. For 70% of Americans, good sleep is first on the chopping block. Barriers to healthy sleep have always…
In America, equal ability doesn’t always translate to equal access. While anyone can walk into an emergency room, doctor’s office, or therapist’s lounge, not everyone has the information, support, or means to do so. But depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety,…
Let’s face it: it’s really hot outside. Temperatures this summer have been smashing records, which makes mowing your lawn, walking to the nearest store, or having fun in the sun more dangerous than usual. While sunburn & skin cancers take…
More than hearing, smelling, feeling, or tasting, seeing is the human sense that we rely on most. Unfortunately, our eyes are susceptible to deterioration caused by genetics, lifestyle choices, and age, and some of us start off with a vision…
Planning for the future is an important aspect of our lives, and determining whether you want to have children is an essential part of it. A vasectomy can offer a form of lasting birth control to men who are not…