Bringing baby home: What to expect
Nervous about bringing your new baby home? You're not alone.
How to manage your child’s food allergies
It's difficult to determine the cause when considering food allergies in childhood.
Cancer-related fatigue vs. feeling tired
Everyone has been tired more than a time or two, so when cancer patients talk about fatigue caused from treatment, people might think they can empathize. But this kind of fatigue is unlike anything else. The lethargy I experienced with treatment took me by surprise, despite prior warning. It happened in streaks at first but […]
Veteran athlete finds rewards in aggressive therapy
Recovering from a surgery rarely goes as expected. In aging bodies, the recovery process combining with general wear can result in a humbling experience, with more challenges than expected. John Fountain, a retired anesthesiologist and former collegiate athlete, discovered just that after his partial knee replacement in August 2015. Fountain, a novelist and sports enthusiast […]
How to bathe a baby who still has an umbilical cord
Find out the best way to give your newborn a bath.
Amniocentesis: What to expect
Amniocentesis provides valuable information with low risk.
Stronger athletes are on the cutting edge of training
Power training is growing in popularity from youth athletes to the college and pro levels. The goal: increased power production. Muscular power is an essential component of activities like running, jumping, cutting and throwing. Power training includes methods like high-load strength training, low-load speed and plyometric training and Olympic weightlifting. The key power output trait […]
Be centered: Find balance with yoga
Searching for a new way to relax and build strength?
Cancer-fighting tomato pesto soup
Tomatoes are an excellent source… Much of the research being done on diet and cancer has found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may protect against cancer. There are many ways to add plant-based foods to your diet and this soup is one example of an easy way to use more […]
Myth or fact: What you need to know about epidurals
Learn the facts about epidurals.