Cooper Clinic's Nina Radford, MD, chimes in on one of the most popular gifts this holiday season - fitness trackers and wearable technology. Can they benefit overall health? What should you consider when purchasing one? What are the most important features? Learn more about the medical point of view before purchasing.
An increased number of people are dealing with insulin and blood sugar problems. As a result, healthcare costs are rising along with complications resulting from diabetes. Cooper Clinic’s Camron E. Nelson, MD explains diabetes basics and the significant risks associated with the disease.
Breast cancer affects one in eight women, and most have no family history of the disease. Cooper Clinic Radiologist and Breast Imaging Subspecialist R. Vance Dell, MD, explains how regular and consistent mammography, including updated technology, can save lives.
In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Tyler Cooper, MD, MPH, President and CEO of Cooper Aerobics, explains the childhood obesity epidemic and what must be done to reverse it.
Maintaining a high level of physical fitness is important to overall health, especially as you age, and can be adjusted to help meet your individual needs.
Americans continue to gain weight. When it comes time to lose the extra pounds, what factors truly matter? Cooper Clinic's Camron Nelson, MD, explains the weight loss process.
Just one bad sunburn can increase your risk of skin cancer, and tanning can lead to premature aging. Cooper Clinic Dermatologist Dr. Helen Kaporis explains the importance of annual skin cancer screenings and how to soothe a sunburn.
Cooper Clinic's same-day lab results and swift communication between the lab team and physicians play a huge role in the standard preventive exam. What goes on behind the scenes to make sure patients receive their results, fast?
Vaccinations play an important role in public health, as they are some of the safest and most primary forms of prevention available. Michele A. Kettles, MD, MSPH explains.
When it comes to behavior change, finding your motivation factor and setting realistic goals are keys to success. Dr. Tyler Cooper, President and CEO of Cooper Aerobics, explains.