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Getting A Good Night's Rest

Author: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis
Topics: Healthy Living, Sleep Disorders

 

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 »

 
 
 
Coping With Fall Allergies

Author: Anita Marie Kane, APN, Ozarks Community Hospital, Springfield
Topics: Children and Newborns, Men's Health, Seasonal Health, Women's Health

 

The crisp autumn evenings offer a welcome relief from the summer heat, but for those suffering from allergies, fall is one of the worst times to be outside. Learn how to keep the sniffles, itching and irritation at bay. More »

 
 
 
 

Teach your children to listen to their bodies. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong and we need to fix it. Don’t let your young athlete play through a painful injury that could lead to permanent damage. More »

 
 
 
 

Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes, as well as the leading cause of permanent disability. The single most effective way to reduce head injuries from bicycle crashes is by simply wearing a helmet. More »

 
 
 
Kids Need To Keep Reading Over The Summer

Author: Bob Wilmott, M.D. , Chief of Pediatrics, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, St. Louis
Topics: Children and Newborns, Healthy Living, Parenting & Family , Seasonal Health

 

Summer vacation offers a great break from school, but reading should never go on "vacation." See how to encourage your child to develop a love of reading that lasts year-round. More »

 
 
 
 

More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Learn how you can ease your symptoms. 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 »

 
 
 
What Health Care Reform Means For You

Author: St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin
Topics: Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance & Costs

 

Individual mandates. The public option. Insurance exchanges. The politicians in the recent debate on health care reform seemed to create a whole new language. Learn what’s already changed, and what’s on the way in the next few years. More »

 
 
 
Is It More Than A Snore?

Author: Dr. Ann Romaker, Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City
Topics: High Blood Pressure, Respiratory Health, Sleep Disorders

 

If you or a family member snores, it could be more than just an annoyance. It could be a symptom of a much bigger problem. More »

 
 
 
Allergy Season Is Upon Us

Author: Dr. Laura Esswein, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician
Topics: Allergies, Children's Health, Ear Nose & Throat, Seasonal Health

 

It starts with itchy, watery eyes and a nose that won’t stop running. Taking precautions to avoid potential triggers can reduce the misery. More »