Healthy You

Every time you visit a physician, you’re sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and taking steps to help prevent high blood pressure are things individuals can strive for.

We’ve all been there: a moment when you realize you have bad breath and there is no gum or mint within reach. Even if you regularly brush your teeth, that is only one part of oral hygiene.

Dr. Bradly Bussewitz, a foot and ankle fellowship-trained surgeon at Steindler Orthopedic Clinic in North Liberty, sees anywhere from 20 to 40 patients with bunions each month.

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The most common vision problem in children is really a communication issue. Often known as “lazy eye,” amblyopia develops when the brain isn’t properly processing what at least one eye sees.

Federal and statewide economic trends touch everyone’s lives, but coping strategies and managing expectations can help overcome stress those trends can create.

Iowans are more likely to develop lung cancer than the average American. Demographics and even geology play a role, but beyond the numbers, there are steps many Iowans can take to avoid becoming among the state’s cancer statistics.

While some women sail through menopause with few bothersome symptoms, many spend years suffering or maybe just not feeling quite themselves. But is discomfort during the transition out of the childbearing years necessary?

Over the last decade, advancements in the orthodontics field have offered practitioners more options in dealing with a variety of issues and have led to better patient outcomes and experiences.

One of the most important ways to take care of your teeth is daily brushing. But is a manual or electric toothbrush the way to go?