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    What is Anxiety Disorder?

    Life can feel stressful. In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association adults across the U.S. have reported increased feelings of anxiety. We all deal with many life stressors at once. Worries about health, work, money, ca...
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    Recordatorios de seguridad para el calor del verano

    Protegerse durante los calurosos meses de verano es importante. Beber mucha agua y usar protector solar no es suficiente. A continuación te mencionamos tres cosas que debes saber para seguir disfrutando del verano. La radiación ultravi...
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    When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak.....
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    Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. Could your child have asthma, a known common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to kn...
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    Los extractores de leche pueden ayudar a facilitar la lactancia materna

    Alimentar a tu bebé recién nacido es una parte importante de tu rol como madre o padre. La lactancia materna es una opción popular para muchas familias, y con razón. La leche materna brinda la nutrición ideal para ...
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    Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

    Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: no solo te dan una sensación cálida y reconfortante de bienestar, también pueden ser buenos para tu salud. Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien durante solo 10 segundos puede aumentar hormonas que te hace...
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    Summer Heat Safety Reminders

    Staying safe during hot summer months is important. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to help keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage your skin......
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    Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
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    Quit Smoking for Good

    One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any...
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    Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

    El cuidado de la salud es importante antes, durante y después del embarazo. Y eso significa cuidar tu mente tanto como cuidas tu cuerpo. Los desafíos de salud mental te pueden afectar durante el período perinatal, que comienza an...
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    Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking?

    One of the worst things you can do for your lungs and your overall health is to smoke. But many still don’t know that vaping is also dangerous. While experts expressed concern from the start, not everyone got the message. What Is Vaping? Vaping....
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    ¿La ansiedad social te causa problemas? Hay formas de manejarla

    ¿Tienes un amigo que siempre cancela cuando hacen planes? Tal vez no esté tratando de evitarte. A veces, esto sucede cuando una persona padece ansiedad social. El trastorno de ansiedad social, también conocido como fobia social, ...
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    Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as.....
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    ¿Vapear es tan malo para tu salud como fumar?

    Una de las peores cosas que puedes hacer por tus pulmones y tu salud en general es fumar. Pero muchos aún no saben que vapear también es peligroso. Aunque los expertos expresaron su preocupación desde el principio, no todos recib...
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    Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends...
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