Health & Fitness

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach I am a 47-year-old woman. Five years ago, I developed a blood clot in my left leg after fracturing my ankle

If you have a baby who is born too early or has serious health problems, he or she may be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, a hospital unit

There isn’t a better time than now to start getting fit with health information and products so easily accessible. Simply incorporate the basics into your daily routine — good nutrition,

Procrastination is not typically considered a good thing. But as the world spent much of 2020 confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, putting certain things on hold became part of the new

Regular exercise has been linked to a host of health benefits. People who exercise regularly can lower their risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Routine exercise

Health-conscious individuals can do many things to improve their overall health. As medical researchers continue to uncover new things about how to achieve optimal health, yoga remains a highly effective

By Jennifer Campoy, LCSW Insight Treatment.  During times of adversity, we need to look for “silver linings” and tend to search for “lessons learned.” During the past year’s pandemic, the

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach  had symptoms of lightheadedness, so my doctor ordered an EKG and sent me to a cardiologist. They did a heart

A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with physical activity, a nutritious diet can serve as the foundation for a long, healthy life. The

Micellar water is a popular beauty trend that many are touting as a potential replacement for cleaning and moisturizing supplies. Those who are unfamiliar with micellar water may wonder how

For some, the holidays may be the happiest season of all, but for others the hectic pace and endless to-do lists can take a real toll on their mental health.

A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it’s part of a health regimen that includes routine exercise, a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables

More than 30 million Americans, including nearly 10 million children, have eczema, the umbrella term for a group of noncontagious, inflammatory and painful skin conditions marked by an itchy, rash-like

It’s no secret that a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can deliver important vitamins and nutrients for better health, but many of your favorite foods can actually

Many adults recall having braces as children. While braces have evolved dramatically over the last few decades, modern braces benefit teeth in much the same ways as those adults recall