Massage Therapy

Massage therapy can be used to increase blood flow, relax muscles, relieve stress, and revitalize the body.

Health Effects of Smoking

Smoking has been linked with many serious illnesses. It also has been shown to increase signs of aging.

Exercise: Measuring Your Pace

When you exercise at the right heart rate, you'll get the most out of your exercise safely. And your heart will work more efficiently. 

Exercise: Adding Intensity

Once you've gotten used to exercising for 30 minutes most days of the week, it's time for the next step: increasing the intensity of your activity.

Exercise: Making the Most of Your Time

You should exercise about 30 minutes on most days. But who says it has to be done all at once? Try splitting that up into shorter, 10- and 15-minute blocks of time. We've got some helpful tips to get you started!

Using Herbs Safely

Herbal therapy is sometimes called botanical medicine. It uses plant-based remedies as medicine. Use these remedies carefully. Here are some things to remember.

Having Bowel Surgery: Continent Ileostomy

This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of the large intestine. During the surgery, an opening (stoma) is made in your belly. When healed, waste collects in a pouch inside your body. It's then drained through a thin tube (catheter).

Measles

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It is caused by a virus. It usually spreads when a person comes in contact with droplets from coughs or sneezes of someone with the virus. The symptoms of measles happen about 8 to 12 days after coming in contact with a person with the virus.