Cranberries are a familiar side dish at Thanksgiving, and most are familiar with the sweetened beverage, cranberry juice cocktail.  But what do these red berries have to do with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? And what are some of the cranberry …

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, located below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine.  Your kidneys have several important functions, and well-functioning kidneys are essential to your overall health.  What you may not know about kidneys, …

In a previous article, Understanding Prostate Health Issues, we provided information about the prostate and how specific prostate issues may affect you.  As you age, your risk for prostate issues increases. The three most common types of prostate issues …

For years different cultures have touted the health benefits of tea, and more specifically, the health benefits of green tea. It is no wonder that researchers are trying to figure out why tea is so good for us. In this …

Change is hard. You know that healthy habits will change your life for the better, but despite your best intentions to implement them, they don’t always stick.  Many things motivate us to make health behavior changes. Maybe it’s an …

Fatigue is defined as mental and/or physical exhaustion, and it can be your body’s way of letting you know that you need more sleep and relaxation. Fatigue during pregnancy is common, and at times, it can feel pretty debilitating.

Many …

If you conceived easily in the past, and have had a successful pregnancy at least once, you may assume that having another will also happen easily. So, it can be a shock when you start trying and can’t get pregnant …

You probably don’t think much about your bladder. That is, of course, until it stops working properly. Issues such as painful urination or bladder control loss, known as urinary incontinence (UI), can catch you by surprise.  Loss of bladder control …

Many new moms have questions about breastfeeding nutrition. What is the best diet for a nursing mom? Do I really burn extra calories while breastfeeding? Do I need to give my baby vitamin D drops or can she get all …

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that 164,690 new cases of prostate cancer and 29,430 deaths from the disease will occur …