Healthy articles

Have you, as a parent, been a "bad boy" or "bad girl" by calling your kids these names recently? It's so ingrained in our culture, but here's why and how to stop it.

Will you get dementia? What can you do to reduce your risk? Here are 10 controllable risk factors for dementia and the changes in lifestyle that support lifelong mental health.

It is important to be aware of early symptoms of arthritis as a delay in treatment can lead to permanent damage. This article outlines the 9 different early symptoms that can signal a diagnosis of arthritis.

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that is characterized by inflammation of joints. While there are several non-modifiable risk factors for arthritis, this article outlines things you can do to prevent development of arthritis.

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, what can you expect? Although there are many individual differences, dementia unfolds in predictable stages.

Dementia is a broad category of neuropsychiatrc conditions that involve numerous symptoms, including memory loss, difficulties with language, defective judgment, and challenges in daily life caused by damage to neurons in the brain. Here are 10 types.

Many women tend toward iron-deficiency anemia before menopause, but excess iron drives bone loss after menopause. Here are 10 things women and men need to know about the relationship between high iron levels and osteoporosis.

Vegans are often thought to be at greater risk of osteoporosis than people who eat meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, but the reality is not as straightforward as many would expect. A few vegan-friendly supplements can make a big difference.

Teens and adults with Gaucher disease often have to deal with myriad complications, including osteoporosis. Treating osteoporosis in Gaucher's patients requires an approach very different from treating other causes of brittle bones.

Intermittent fasting is the latest popular diet. It really does change metabolism, but its effects on bone health vary. Here is what women need to know about intermittent fasting and osteoporosis, especially if they have diabetes.