Working the night shift instead of in the daytime may raise cancer risk. “Biological clocks” in the body could explain why and help scientists find a solution.
About a third of all babies born in the United States are delivered surgically via cesarean section, or C-section, usually due to complications.
If you drink milk during the months you are breastfeeding, your child may have a better chance of avoiding allergies.
Widows are especially likely to have high blood pressure, but older men who live alone aren’t. Lack of social ties are as unhealthy as being overweight, living with air pollution, or eating too much salt.
Don’t panic if you don’t conceive quickly. An analysis suggests low doses of aspirin could help you have a baby.
If you are dealing with serious health problems, having a durable power of attorney can authorize someone else to handle your finances or healthcare for you.
Getting older doesn’t have to mean you have significant cognitive decline Even 100-year-olds can stay sharp in their later years.
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.