Prevention and Wellness

Bullies use power, strength or popularity to hurt others, emotionally or physically. And while you can’t be with your child all the time, there are ways you can help. If your child encounters a bully, tell them to get to a safe place

Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…

Talking about mental illness can be hard. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health and mental illness. It can prevent people from getting the support and help they need. But mental illness is a common problem. In fact, about 1 in 5 people will

Concussions can happen to anyone, during any physical activity. And you don’t have to get hit in the head or lose consciousness to have a concussion. If you suspect a concussion, don’t let your child return to the game until they’ve been

A lifelong exercise program helps us live and thrive into old age. There is a place for exercise at every…

If you have high blood pressure, you can help lower it by cutting back on salt in your diet, exercising,…

If you have high blood pressure, you can help lower it by cutting back on salt in your diet, exercising,…

BMI (body mass index) estimates body fat and is used as a way to measure if your weight is healthy…

Eating fewer calories or exercising to burn off calories typically results in weight loss.

Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…

Being in good sexual health means you are well informed, careful, and respectful to yourself and others.

STIs are infections spread by sexual . They are very common, and many can be cured. The best way to…

Concussions can happen to anyone, during any physical activity. And you don’t have to get hit in the head or lose consciousness to have a concussion. If you suspect a concussion, don’t let your child return to the game until they’ve been

If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for getting shingles, a very painful and potentially debilitating disease. Nearly one in three Americans will get shingles, and older adults are more at risk. But adults age 50 and older can get protection from shingles

Strong dependence or habitual use of a substance or practice, despite the negative consequences of its use.