Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Depression During Pregnancy
Expecting a baby brings mixed emotions. Moms-to-be may be excited, happy, and a bit nervous. But it’s not unusual to be depressed during pregnancy, too.
Category,
SENIOR CARE
More Seniors Are Dying in Falls
Seniors are living longer independently — which also means they are more likely to die after a fall. Don’t let someone you love become a statistic.
Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Chances of Miscarriage
Your chances of miscarriage drop as the weeks pass. About 80 percent of miscarriages occur within the first 13 weeks, usually because of genetic issues.
Category,
SENIOR CARE
Brain Training Helps Keep Senior Brains Young
With practice, people in their 70s and 80s can develop the multitasking skills of 30-year-olds. Research shows brain training helps keep senior brains young.
Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
What Is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes only occurs during pregnancy. Learn what gestational is diabetes and why it’s crucial to treat the condition to help protect mom and baby.
Category,
LEVEL OF CARE CHOICES
Nursing Home Complaints Are Rising
Tennessee and Georgia are falling behind in investigating nursing home complaints. Learn what you need to look for when choosing a home.
Category,
HEALTHY AGING
Get the Shingles Vaccine
The new shingles vaccine prevents more than 90 percent of all cases of a common disease among the elderly that causes intense pain. Here’s what you should know.
Category,
END OF LIFE
What Is A Living Will?
Living wills are about healthcare, not money, important documents to state your wishes about how to handle medical decisions when you can’t make them yourself.