Healthy articles

We all know how to brush our teeth, wash our hair, keep up with washcloths, choose the right antibacterial soap, and get wax out of our ears — or do we? Here is essential information most people don't know about their daily hygiene routines.

Do you know someone who just never seems to come down with a cold or flu? The secrets of staying healthy all winter long are not that hard to understand, although you may have to make some changes in your lifestyle to avoid winter flu and colds.

Billions of people around the world love cats, but kitty litter can pose a serious health problem of which most people are only vaguely aware.

Trauma, and the PTSD it can result in, impacts everything — your sense of self, your relationships, and your perception of humanity. It's no wonder that PTSD can also, definitely, negatively affect your ability to be a good parent.

Committing trauma-related thoughts to paper isn't easy, but research has shown that journaling can benefit people with PTSD. If you're not sure how to get started, these tips from my personal experience may help.

Sexual assault is inherently traumatic — but the kind of care victims receive in the aftermath has a great impact on their odds of developing PTSD, too. A supportive environment that nurtures recovery is key.

While relatively rare, aortic injuries often end fatally. Even though these injuries were once typically diagnosed in wartime, caused by weapons, today the number of these injuries is rising, mainly due to road traffic incidents and violent crimes.

When a family member is diagnosed with a serious condition like Alzheimer's, one of the first thoughts that may cross your mind is worry that you may end up with it as well. Genetics plays a role in Alzheimer's but is it not a black and white situation.

Baby teeth are small in size and have small roots anchoring them into the jaw. They are quite easily knocked-out during the normal roughhousing that children get up to. Here are five tips to keep in mind when faced with such a situation.

Every disease may cause fear in patients, especially if it can lead to serious complications. That's the case with aortic disease, where little time is left for successful treatment. Here’s how to recognize the most important symptoms of aortic aneurysms.