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Provide care for senior loved ones with advice from a UAB expert.

Screenings are important in the standardized health care of middle-aged men.

Chronic stress can wreak havoc on one’s health; but a healthy diet may hold the key to regulating cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.

Learn how to build a fuel routine that sets you up for running success while keeping your body safe and healthy.

A UAB neurologist shares how symptoms of various movement disorders can be treated with deep brain stimulation therapy.

Good foot care is an important aspect of one’s overall health.

A UAB otolaryngologist offers five key tips for travelers to help protect their ears and sinuses.

The mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and without consistent oral hygiene, it can result in foul-smelling breath and potentially more serious health issues.

Digestion is often thought of as a simple process confined to the stomach; but the reality is far more intricate, as one UAB researcher shares.

PTSD impacts one’s brain and sleep and can create emotional and cognitive challenges for an individual.

Experts explain how nutrition affects skin health as diet-based beauty hacks trend online.

Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly can negatively affect children and teenagers, causing neck, back and shoulder pain.

A UAB cell biology expert emphasizes the importance of protecting the skin from harmful UV rays.

A UAB emergency management expert discusses several ways you can prepare your home for severe weather.

A UAB brain expert discusses the ways exercise can improve overall brain health.

Edmondses say renting and buying decisions depend on life circumstances and personal finances.

Frozen fruit is an easy, nutritious way to stay cool and healthy, even as temperatures continue to climb.

UAB experts urge early preparation with practical tips to protect your health, safety and loved ones before, during and after the storm.

UAB nursing professor and dementia care expert provides financial tips for dementia caregivers.

Cleaning between the teeth affects more than oral health and may even affect the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, kidney disease and more.

Camp can be challenging, but these preseason training tips from experts with the UAB Marching Blazers can help student musicians succeed.

Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly in a stroke emergency can help to minimize long-term effects.

Two risk factors for early puberty parents can monitor are a teen’s diet and sleep habits.

It is never too late for individuals to take steps to help manage their health as they age.

A UAB dietitian breaks down the importance of electrolytes and how to properly fuel the body for the summer.

As temperatures rise, a UAB Emergency Medicine physician shares warning signs and prevention tips for heat-related illnesses.

UAB emergency medicine doctor discusses how to identify and treat exposure to common poisonous plants.

Learn how social media algorithms operate, debunk common myths, and learn how parents can safeguard their children from online harms through open conversations and alternatives.

One UAB expert explains how societal pressures and stigma can contribute to the development and treatment of eating disorders.

Fireworks accidents are a leading factor in eye injuries during the month of July.