Doctor Michael D. Weaver offers advice on how to support your young athlete through modeling healthy behaviors, encouraging their uniqueness and keeping sports activity reasonable over time.
Scott Lyons knows the importance of having a family doctor for himself and his children. “I’ve been seeing a doctor annually for my entire life,” he says. “I’ve learned that being on the front side is a lot better than being on the back side.”
A new study in the JAMA Network Open found that the health of those who don’t exercise is similar or worse to those with a major disease like hypertension, diabetes or even being a smoker. Learn more.
Falling is a leading reason people visit the emergency room, and is a leading cause of disability among the elderly. Learn more about how to prevent falls.
It’s that time of the year again when the cold and flu viruses become rampant. When you’re feeling miserable, sometimes it’s difficult to know what you have and when it’s time to go to the doctor.
Every year, many people find themselves deciding whether or not they should get the flu shot. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about getting your yearly influenza immunization.
The human papillomavirus vaccine should be given to everyone between the ages of 9 and 26 years old to protect against a variety of cancers caused by the HPV virus.
