Search Results

Your hands do an amazing range of motions, but use and age can take a toll. Give your hands a helping hand from your health care provider.

Confident children believe in themselves and can face new challenges without fear. Learn why these are essential for a happy life and how parents can communicate self-worth using these five messages.

The thyroid gland makes a hormone that regulates metabolism. Sometimes it can make too little or too much of the hormone, resulting in thyroid disease. Find out the types, symptoms and treatments.

Spring is just around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes the desire to wear shorts and show off your legs. Every year at this time, we see an increase in visits for people who are finally f...

Sea salt has become increasingly popular in recipes. But is it really a reason to put the salt shaker back on the table? Find out if it's healthier, and get other options for other seasonings.

Sam and Erin Fisher, like all new parents, are looking forward to celebrating their daughter’s first birthday. But the day will carry extra significance for the Eau Claire couple because they kn...

Amy Monsour wanted to get home safely before impending snow made travel dangerous, but fell in the parking lot of the daycare center before she even got on the road. “I heard a crack and fell to...

The backpack is as much as a part of school life as homework and recess. Get tips for picking out your child's backpack, and how to wear it to avoid neck and back problems.

The tonsils play an essential role in keeping you healthy but can cause pain if inflamed. Read about why kids have more trouble with their tonsils and when it's appropriate to have them removed.

Feeling tired during the day may seem like a minor annoyance. But not getting enough sleep is linked to poor health. New research from Mayo Clinic is a wake-up call on why a healthy sleep schedule mat...