Women must remember to never take a wait-and-see approach to their heart health. The longer a woman waits, the more damage can occur. More »
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We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet many of us take sleep for granted. Only when it becomes disturbed do we pay some attention to it. More »
If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »
Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »
Eating a low-fat diet and making smart food choices can help decrease one of the major risk factors for heart attack -- high blood cholesterol. Follow these tips to lower your fat and cholesterol intake. More »
A new special report finds Missouri hospitals are making significant investments in health information technology. These investments promise new opportunities for quality improvement in Missouri’s health care delivery system and an economic boost through expansion of jobs in the state’s health care and information technology sectors. More »
Back pain affects your daily standard of living and can lead to a host of other problems. So how can you prevent it? More »
Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »
Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »
February is National Heart Month. More women die from heart disease than breast cancer, and heart disease can affect women of any age. More »
When it comes to “heart health” scores, what is good for one person may not be good for another. Your heart score must be viewed as part of a larger picture. More »
Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »
Many of us are guilty of unhealthy behaviors in our past and even our present. Is it possible to undo damage from habits like smoking, a junk-food diet, couch potato lifestyle and excessive alcohol that are bad for your heart? More »
Essentially, weight loss boils down to increased daily activity and, most importantly, reduced intake of calories. And, the number one key to weight loss is accountability. More »
Bouts with "winter blahs" are common for everyone, but some people experience far greater suffering from seasonal depression. People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience low energy levels, the urge to withdraw socially and difficulty getting through their daily routine. More »
Coronary artery disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Women can expect heart disease to catch up with them as they get older. More »
As you age, your risk for falling increases. To reduce your risk for falling, following these simple steps. More »
Numerous children each year are affected by illnesses that could have been prevented through routine vaccinations. More »
The window of opportunity to prevent significant loss of ability from stroke is narrow. But thanks to medical advances, that window is opening a bit wider. More »
