Health & Fitness

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

Gaming may be the world’s most popular pastime. Data from the games market and analytics experts at NewZoo estimates that roughly 2.7 billion people, or about 35% of the global

It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6-feet of social distance, physical barriers and other factors due to COVID-19. For people with hearing loss, this is an especially challenging

Burning calories is often a focal point of weight loss efforts. People go to great lengths to burn more calories, but they might be surprised to learn how many they

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach  was diagnosed with COPD a year and a half ago and have several questions. I seem to be unable to

Beautiful, healthy-looking skin is a reflection of overall good health. But it’s not just a question of how your skin looks — how it feels is just as important. If

Foods high in potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte, offer health and nutrition benefits. Potassium helps muscles, including the heart, expand and contract, but for people whose kidneys can’t filter

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach ow are sleep apnea, sighing and heart failure related? Recently, I was told that I have severe sleep apnea and that

Let’s face it, makeup can be expensive. We are living in a time like no other, with the pandemic and social distancing affecting every aspect of our lives — from

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach  am due to have a mammogram, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as