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Next time you turn an ankle, tweak your back or pull a muscle, will you reach for the heating pad or an ice pack? Once and for all, learn which to choose to relieve pain and swelling following an injury.
When we experience the loss of someone or something we love, grief is the natural human response. There is not just one way to grieve and no timetable that’s right or wrong. But there are things to remember that can help you cope.
Eating a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein loads us up with all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals our bodies– and our brains — need to work at their best.
Cooking as a parent is challenging whether you love to cook — or despise it. Regardless of which cooking camp you’re in, it’s a great idea to get kids of all ages involved in cooking. Here’s how.
Our bodies are home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While we typically associate these critters with illness, some microorganisms are our friends. Learn how probiotics benefit gut health.
Prehabilitation makes hip rehabilitation easier. Hip or knee replacement surgery on the horizon? What you do today can help you get back on your feet faster after surgery. It’s called […]
More than half of all women experience pain during their periods. With 12 being the average age that periods start, and 51 being the average age periods stop with menopause, […]
Getting enough sleep is essential for our mental and physical well-being. It allows the body and mind to recharge and restore. Sleep health benefits go beyond rejuvenation. A good night’s […]
All newborns cry and get fussy sometimes, but it could be colic when a baby cries inconsolably for extended periods for no apparent reason. Colic is not a welcome condition, […]
If you’re wondering when (and if) to get hip or knee replacement surgery, you’re not alone. That’s the number one question our doctors at Welia Health hear when a joint starts to influence what someone can do comfortably.
