When your child starts on any prescription, there can be an adjustment period. This can be especially true with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines. But you have every reason to feel optimistic. With the correct prescription medication at the right dosage, your child can show great improvement. That’s why it is important for children to visit the doctor within 30 days after they begin taking ADHD medication.

You could say that friendships have superpowers. They can protect us from chronic disease, lower our risk of depression, and even help us live longer.



Here are four alternatives to traditional salt that can help you cut back on your sodium intake without losing out on flavor.

Practicing mindfulness helps us stay in the present moment and keep our minds from wandering. It can even ease feelings of depression and anxiety. One easy way to achieve mindfulness? Jotting down your thoughts in a journal. Here's how to get started, and how it can improve your mental health.

Try these easy, budget-friendly tips for eating less sodium. Your taste for it may lessen over time — and you may not even miss it.

Strength coach and trainer Reda Elmardi, C.S.C.S., often uses chair yoga with older adults. He says it helps with balance and confidence and reduces your risk of falling. This is especially important in the winter, when you may encounter icy sidewalks. Here are three of Elmardi’s favorite chair yoga poses. All you need is a sturdy chair.

It’s hard to think of a time when we didn’t depend on technology for everything. We use it to communicate, pay bills, socialize, and even view our health information.

It’s the season of joy — except when it’s not. With the holidays approaching, here are four proven ways to boost your mood.

Know the risks and how to protect yourself and your loved ones

Even if you aren’t usually afraid of shots, you might be nervous about taking insulin for the first time. Try these tips to ease your mind

There’s a link? Yes—and you may be surprised how strong it is

Here’s what the science says—plus, five other ways to maximize your coffee’s health benefits

Anxiety isn’t uncommon in people with diabetes, but how do you know if it’s a problem?

Sometimes you need more than just a shoulder to lean on, and it’s okay to need outside help with managing your feelings. Here’s how to cope when faced with some common stressors.

Take control of your health after a visit to the emergency room with these expert tips.

Here’s what you need to know about this heavy metal — and how to keep your kids safe.

Your little one is growing and changing before your eyes. Here are the skills to look for at each stage.

People who give thanks daily get better sleep, have fewer health issues, and tend to be happier, too. Seniors statewide share what they’re grateful for

Getting your child vaccinated for seasonal influenza is fast, effective, and available at no cost to you. Here’s what you and your family need to know, and how to get it

Getting a diagnosis can change things, but it’s the first step to managing this condition

How to help your child (and yourself) enjoy a full and active life

Learn to spot the warning signs and get treatment

Whether you are familiar with your health benefits or you’re on a brand-new plan, unless you work in the industry, many health insurance terms can seem like a different language.