Headaches in children are common. While there are a variety of causes, most headaches are not serious. However, some situations may require medical attention and parents should know the warning signs. Types of headaches in...
At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how...
Recently, many people have been living their lives largely in the virtual world, becoming masters at digital technology and using these tools to connect with loved ones and share their lives. In the LGBTQ+ community, this has...
Fireworks were once a summertime tradition reserved only for celebrating the Fourth of July. Now they’re a common sight and sound in neighborhoods everywhere throughout the summer. Since the laws in Rhode Island have changed...
Weight is much more than a number on a scale. There is a psychological side to weight loss that may be overlooked. For...
The heart is, to this biased writer, the most important organ in the body. It is carefully constructed with valves...
What is a "stomach bug"? A “stomach bug” or “stomach flu” is gastroenteritis. It is an illness that affects the stomach...
What is arthritis of the wrist? Your wrist is a joint between your hand and arm that allows for a range of motion. It is...
What is mental health? The term “ mental health” refers to an individual’s mental and emotional state. It is an...
Why Women Need an Annual Wellness GYN Exam What is a Wellness (GYN) Exam? Annual gynecologic (GYN) wellness exams are...
Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...
There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...
COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat and follows a plant-based diet. There are many variations to a vegetarian...
Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...