Studies have found that about 60% of men avoid doctors and health screenings. Because these are important for maintaining your physical and mental well-being, taking care of yourself at a young age makes it easier to protect your health as you get older.

Studies have found that about 60% of men avoid doctors and health screenings. Because these are important for maintaining your physical and mental well-being, taking care of yourself at a young age makes it easier to protect your health as you get older.

When children are sick and dehydrated, oral rehydration therapy (ORT) can be a lifesaving tool for parents. It’s a simple, at-home method to prevent and treat dehydration, helping your child recover faster, avoid complications and stay out of the doctor’s office. ORT involves giving small amounts of fluid every few minutes over several hours to effectively rehydrate the body. "Oral rehydration therapy is a simple yet powerful tool for managing dehydration,” according to SIU Medicine pediatrician Dr. Sandra Yockey. “The key is patience and persistence—small sips over time can make a big

When children are sick and dehydrated, oral rehydration therapy (ORT) can be a lifesaving tool for parents. It’s a simple, at-home method to prevent and treat dehydration, helping your child recover faster, avoid complications and stay out of the doctor’s office. ORT involves giving small amounts of fluid every few minutes over several hours to effectively rehydrate the body. "Oral rehydration therapy is a simple yet powerful tool for managing dehydration,” according to SIU Medicine pediatrician Dr. Sandra Yockey. “The key is patience and persistence—small sips over time can make a big

When children are sick and dehydrated, oral rehydration therapy (ORT) can be a lifesaving tool for parents. It’s a simple, at-home method to prevent and treat dehydration, helping your child recover faster, avoid complications and stay out of the doctor’s office. ORT involves giving small amounts of fluid every few minutes over several hours to effectively rehydrate the body. "Oral rehydration therapy is a simple yet powerful tool for managing dehydration,” according to SIU Medicine pediatrician Dr. Sandra Yockey. “The key is patience and persistence—small sips over time can make a big

Agitation and behavior changes can shape Alzheimer’s journey For many, memory loss is the hallmark sign of Alzheimer’s and dementia. But dementia does more than cloud memory. It can alter how people communicate, change their personality and attitude and lead to agitation or erratic behavior. Dementia can cause lack of judgement, a lack of empathy or difficulty in interpreting and communicating feelings. Neither the person nor the behavior is the problem—the issue often lies in an unmet need or emotion that the person is trying to communicate. There are many kinds of dementia. And in turn, each

Want better sex? For women, it starts with a healthy pelvic floor. A toned pelvic floor not only enhances sexual satisfaction but also prevents urinary incontinence, constipation and pelvic prolapse.

The chilly, gloomy weather can affect our physical and mental well-being, often leading to reduced productivity at work. These tips will help you stay motivated and energized during the cold winter months.

The chilly, gloomy weather can affect our physical and mental well-being, often leading to reduced productivity at work. These tips will help you stay motivated and energized during the cold winter months.

The chilly, gloomy weather can affect our physical and mental well-being, often leading to reduced productivity at work. These tips will help you stay motivated and energized during the cold winter months.