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	Aging Health information especially for seniors. How alcohol affects seniors Drinking alcohol in any amount can pose special risks for older adults. Read more Fall injuries more likely in seniors taking blood pressure drugs Seniors who take blood pressure medicines should talk to their doctors about how to reduce their risk for falls. Read more Is dry, itchy skin a natural part of aging? How to smooth and soothe dry skin. Read more Should you be tested for hepatitis C? These risk factors deserve attention. Read more Foot fungus blues A change in nail color could signal a fungal infection. Read more Allergies and Asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Coping with airborne allergens Reduce your exposure to pollen, mold, dust and pet dander. Read more Spring allergies: How bad will this year be? Allergies are affecting more people today than in years past, but that doesn't necessarily mean each year's allergy season is worse than the last. Read more When your eyes are allergic Allergens can bug your eyes too. Read more Understanding allergic asthma Learn more about the most common form of asthma. Read more Asthma triggers Find out what can cause an asthma attack. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis and your feet Learn what might be done when arthritis affects your feet. Read more General anesthesia linked to more falls after knee replacement Regional anesthesia offers better pain control, quicker rehabilitation and may even decrease falls after knee surgery, a study found. Read more Arthritis: How much exercise is too much? Know when to say when. Read more Talking with your doctor about arthritis pain Describing arthritis pain to your doctor is an important part of your care. Read more What is reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome)? Reactive arthritis is a rare but treatable form of this debilitating disease. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Immunotherapy: Helping your body fight cancer How the body's immune system can help stop cancer. Read more Colon cancer rates drop 30 percent as colonoscopy use triples "These continuing drops in incidence and mortality show the lifesaving potential of colon cancer screening," said Richard C. Wender, MD, of the American Cancer Society. Read more Spike in oral cancers in young adults may be linked to HPV The number of young adults with cancers of the tongue, tonsils, throat and soft palate rose by 60 percent between 1973 and 2009, a study found. Read more Cancer pain: Listen to your body, talk to your doctor Living with cancer doesn't have to mean living with pain. Read more Chemotherapy: Coping with hair loss Know what to do when the treatment that saves your life steals your hair. Read more Children and Parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Child abuse: How to recognize it and what to do You can help protect a mistreated child. Read more E-cigarettes spur kids to smoke more, not less E-cigarettes and regular cigarettes often go hand in hand for teens. Read more Chronic bullying causes long-lasting problems Researchers found that the effects of bullying compound over time: Children who experience chronic harassment by their peers have substantially worse health problems than other children. Read more Depression, cholesterol and HIV tests should be routine for kids Concerns about rates of childhood obesity and adolescent suicide are among the reasons for adding new tests to wellness checkups. Read more So long, soda: kids getting caffeine kicks from coffee, energy drinks Young people are getting less of their caffeine intake from soda. But that's not necessarily a good thing. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetes and your feet What you don't feel can hurt you. Read more Diabetes in pregnancy may signal heart disease in future "Pregnancy has been under-recognized as an important time period that can signal a woman's greater risk for future heart disease," said Erica P. Gunderson, PhD, MS, MPH, lead author of the study. Read more Insulin basics Managing levels of this hormone is a key to controlling diabetes. Read more Tired, achy legs might signal peripheral arterial disease This common disorder can be serious, but it's often overlooked. Read more Check your risk for peripheral arterial disease Do you have unexplained leg pain or numbness? It may be a sign of peripheral arterial disease. Read more Health News Recent research findings and health updates. Colon cancer rates drop 30 percent as colonoscopy use triples "These continuing drops in incidence and mortality show the lifesaving potential of colon cancer screening," said Richard C. Wender, MD, of the American Cancer Society. Read more Struggling to eat less salt? Learn to use herbs, spices People who learned how to flavor foods with spices and herbs instead of salt cut way back on their sodium intake, a study found. Read more Angry outbursts sharply raise risk for heart attack, stroke The risk for a heart attack or stroke was 17 times higher in the hour following intense anger, the study found. Read more E-cigarettes spur kids to smoke more, not less E-cigarettes and regular cigarettes often go hand in hand for teens. Read more Obesity rates remain high among children and adults There's been essentially no change in rates of obesity from 2003–2004 through 2011–2012, according to a CDC study. Read more Heart Health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. How emotions can affect your heart Look into your heart—your emotions may be stirring up trouble. Read more Angry outbursts sharply raise risk for heart attack, stroke The risk for a heart attack or stroke was 17 times higher in the hour following intense anger, the study found. Read more Depression hinders recovery after heart attack The American Heart Association urges that depression be considered a risk factor for poor outcomes after a heart attack and that people with depression be referred for mental health treatment. Read more Stroke risks rise and fall with weather, study suggests Cold weather and high humidity appear linked to higher rates of stroke hospitalizations and deaths, according to a study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2014. Read more Transient ischemic attack: A stroke warning you should heed Taking action when a warning stroke happens can help prevent a later stroke. Read more Men's Health Health information especially for men. Stress on the job Too much stress at work can take a physical and mental toll. Read more Angry outbursts sharply raise risk for heart attack, stroke The risk for a heart attack or stroke was 17 times higher in the hour following intense anger, the study found. Read more Doing damage: Alcohol and your liver Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of serious, long-term liver disease in the United States. Read more Do you have a drinking problem? Take a short quiz to find out whether you may have a problem with alcohol. Read more Infographic: Treating sports injuries Mild strains and sprains can benefit from initial treatment at home using the R.I.C.E. method. Read more Nutrition and Fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Returning to exercise after an injury Rushing back to activity before you have time to heal can put you at risk for re-injury and possibly an even longer downtime. Read more Struggling to eat less salt? Learn to use herbs, spices People who learned how to flavor foods with spices and herbs instead of salt cut way back on their sodium intake, a study found. Read more High-intensity training can be fast road to fitness or injury, experts warn High-intensity interval training promises fast fitness results, but it isn't safe for everyone. Read more Nutrition Facts Label set for healthy, helpful makeover Among the proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts Label is making serving sizes reflect how much of the product people actually eat, even if that's the whole package. Read more Good sports need good shoes Careful selection of athletic shoes may prevent injuries. Read more Women's Health Health information especially for women. Alcohol's gender gap Drinking may be especially dangerous for women. Read more Vaginal prolapse surgeries equally effective About 300,000 women undergo surgery for vaginal prolapse each year. Read more Women's sex habits in midlife hold steady with age "Women may not need to achieve orgasm to feel sexually satisfied after a sexual encounter as long as the intimacy is there," said lead author Holly N. Thomas, MD. Read more Shoe shopping: It’s all about fit To reduce your risk for foot problems, it's important to choose shoes that fit well. Read more Escaping from domestic violence No one deserves to be abused. Read more	VISIT THE JACKSON CLINIC FIND A PHYSICIAN GET MORE HEALTH INFORMATION JOIN THE TOUCHSTONE SOCIETY UPCOMING EVENTS Heroes of Health Community Health Fair 5K Stroke Awareness Fun/Run Walk Montgomery Youth Fitness Challenge - Session 1 Montgomery Youth Fitness Challenge - Session 2 Pediatric Advanced Life Support 4.7 2P
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