Yoga and Pilates are two forms of low-impact exercise that people of all ages and fitness levels can do to improve both their physical and mental well-being.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Just say “om”–the benefits of yoga and Pilates for beginners
The lazy days of summer can be peaceful and relaxing, but they can also wreak havoc on your body's internal clock -- and throw even the most conscientious family's sleep schedules out of whack.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Ways to promote healthy summer sleep routines for your family
For many, summer means the sweet sounds of live concerts, fireworks, lawnmowers and splashing water. To optimize the fun summer sounds, here are some preventative measures to protect your hearing during these outdoor activities.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Preventing hearing damage during summer activities
Life can be pretty good during the summer – especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Reminders for a healthy summer
Summer means fun in the sun, but also in the pool, at the beach or on the lake. So it's important to know how to stay safe while enjoying the water.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Tips to stay safe in water this summer
From fireworks at wedding receptions and Independence Day celebrations to graduation bonfires and simple sparklers at weekend cookouts, Americans love playing with fire. The trick is to do so safely.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Safe practices around fireworks
Emergency situations are always stressful, but knowing how to respond at such a time can greatly reduce the anxiety so that everyone involved can get through it safely.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: The ABCs of handling emergency situations
April showers might bring May flowers, but they also bring the arrival of troublesome plants such as poison ivy and poison oak that can cause mild to severe allergic reactions.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Easing the itch of poison ivy and poison oak
Injuries from guns kept in the home are often devastating, but they are also frequently preventable.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Simple steps to gun safety
Doctors may do more good for diabetes patients by getting their cholesterol and blood pressure under control than by intensifying their glucose control.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Controlling diabetes apart from blood sugar levels
