Surrogacy, or the practice of carrying a child in another woman's womb, is becoming an increasingly common practice. Anyone can choose to use a surrogate, for…
Being in a completely different setting while you're expected to settle in and mold young minds as a child care worker gets to you. Put yourself in…
Play is an integral part of childhood, from making mud pies with the hose to climbing everything their little hands can reach. As parents, though, we try…
Depression is one of the country's invisible epidemics — more than 16 million American adults reported at least one major depressive episode in 2012. For those…
Of all the places the average person might think would be sensitive to the needs of those with disabilities, medical facilities would top the list. However,…
Dental implants are not a new concept — in fact, the ancient Mayans and Egyptians made makeshift implants out of shells and ivory as far back…
We all love getting a good night’s sleep, but not everyone can manage it. Sleep disorders are a growing problem for millions of Americans every year…
Memory care is the fastest-growing segment of geriatric care. More than half a million adults under the age of 65 live with some form of dementia.…
When advising our patients about prenatal care, health professionals often recommend action such as taking folic acid supplements and seeing their obstetrician for regular checkups. However, an…
For many years, nursing homes have been nearly synonymous with aging, and became the home for seniors who couldn’t live independently anymore or didn’t have family to…
