It is important to know the warning signs that could indicate someone is at risk for suicide.

There’s a term I love called “Felt Safety.” This simply means psychologically feeling safe vs physically being safe. And yes, there’s a difference!

Signs and symptoms of mental illness can mimic a physical health condition, which is why primary care physicians are fully equipped to review medical records, lab results and exams — prior to jumping to a diagnosis.

Millions of people in the United States have diabetes and don’t even know it. Signs and symptoms of diabetes aren’t always obvious and sometimes go unnoticed for several years before someone receives an official diagnosis. Understanding symptoms and catching them …

Whether you purchase your medications at the same pharmacy or multiple locations, it is important that you always have on hand one document listing everything you’re taking and that you regularly update this list with your most current medications and …

Vaccines have given us protection from diseases that used to be common in the U.S. and schools will often ask students be current on their vaccines before the new school year. Vaccines have always been a hot topic, especially these …

Taking a vacation doesn’t have to cost a fortune or be overwhelming. Here are five tips to help you plan your next best adventure without breaking the bank.

As the saying goes, a dog is a man’s best friend – referring to the long history of companionship among dogs and humans. While companionship may be one reason for adding a pet to your family, there are many health benefits …

While nutrition is important, an overall healthy lifestyle also includes adequate hydration and regular exercise with both weight-bearing and cardio activities. Be careful of diets that promise amazing results but don’t have anything more than testimonials to back their claims. …

Some days we feel off. Whether it be an emotional hangover from life events or simply waking up on the wrong side of the bed, there are ways to give your psyche the boost it needs to conquer the day.

Melanoma is the most common cancer worldwide and at least 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Many dermatologists and younger adults, who are self-proclaiming themselves as the “no sun club,” are taking to …

There’s still plenty of time to make new goals and resolutions or work towards those you’ve already set, including one of the most common resolutions: to quit smoking.