A summer tan may look appealing, but it’s actually a sign of skin damage caused by UV exposure. Learn how tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage, while exploring safer ways to achieve a sun-kissed glow and protect your skin.
Preventive care helps identify health concerns before symptoms appear. Learn why regular checkups, screenings, vaccines, and clear communication with your provider are especially important for Hispanic communities and how to overcome common barriers to care.
Tick bites are on the rise across the Midwest, but most can be treated safely at home. Learn how to remove ticks properly, spot warning signs of Lyme disease and other illnesses, and know when to seek medical care.
Exercise is a powerful tool for mental health, helping reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving sleep, mood, and focus. This article explores how movement supports emotional well-being and offers simple, realistic ways to get started.
Food cravings are often linked to stress, sleep, hormones, habits, and energy levels — not just hunger. In this article, Dr. Aelia Akbar explains what common cravings may be telling you and shares practical ways to manage them to support your health goals.
We have all experienced moments of stress in our lives. When something unexpected or alarming happens, a part of your brain, the hypothalamus, sets off an internal alarm. This alarm signals your adrenal glands to release hormones, adrenaline and cortisol, into your nervous system that cause your heart rate to increase, your muscles to tense and your breath to quicken. This is referred to as your fight or flight response, and your body is ready to take action to protect itself from harm.
Allergist, Dr. Andrey Leonov, explains the effect your allergies have on your sleep and energy level, and what you can do to minimize symptoms, including brain fog.
International travel can expose you to health risks that are uncommon in the U.S. A travel medicine visit with your primary care provider helps you prepare with personalized guidance based on your destination, health history, and travel plans. In this guide, learn who should schedule a travel health appointment, when to do it, which vaccines and medications you may need, and practical tips to stay healthy throughout your trip and after you return home.
Taking care of your heart is a lifelong commitment. Here’s how to manage your heart health through all stages of life.
Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death in the United States and kills nearly 370,000 people a year. While this mortality rate has fallen dramatically over the last 10 years, risk factors are still alarmingly high. Prevention is an essential element in the fight against heart disease — much of which can be managed through diet.