Be Forthright When Your Family Doctor Asks You About These Subjects

Visiting your family doctor for a checkup will include a physical examination of several areas of your body, as well as a discussion from which the doctor can get an idea of your overall health. If you're not used to speaking openly about personal details such as those related to your health, you might initially be surprised when your doctor asks you some questions in a direct manner. Don't be tempted to breeze through this part of the checkup by offering quick answers to these potentially complicated questions. [Read More]

3 Reasons To Invest In Speech Pathology In Early Childhood

Learning to speak is one of the most important skills that a young child can master. While many children are able to conquer languages with ease, some exhibit signs of speech problems that could plague them throughout their lifetime. Rather than waiting to address speech problems until a child enters the school system, parents should consider investing in speech pathology during their child's early years. Here are three reasons to invest in speech pathology in early childhood. [Read More]

Osteoporosis Prevention Begins Now: How To Start Protecting Your Bones While You're A Teenager

If you're a teenager, you're probably not thinking about menopause or osteoporosis. Unfortunately, not thinking about those issues could set you up for problems later on. You might not realize this, but preventing osteoporosis actually begins right now, while you're young. It's during your early years that your bones develop the strength they'll need to carry you through your life. Taking good care of your body will help prevent things like osteoporosis once you hit menopause. [Read More]

Nearing Middle-Age? Actions You Can Take Now To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

If you're nearing middle-age, now's the time to start thinking about dementia, and how to prevent yourself from developing the debilitating disease. According to statistics, about 47 million people worldwide, suffer from dementia, with over 9 million new cases diagnosed each year. Dementia destroys your cognitive ability, robbing you of your ability to process language,thoughts, and even your memories. Luckily, just because you're aging, doesn't mean you're destined to suffer from dementia. [Read More]