Wellness

Problems Peeing? 6 Things All Men Should Know About Enlarged Prostate

An enlarged prostate comes with age, but you don’t have to live with urinary symptoms. Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) treatment helps with peeing problems. ...

6 Things to Know About Loneliness and Your Health

Feeling lonely may be common if you’re a new mom or going through a breakup, but it’s not good for your health. MU Health Care experts explain why it’s so important to manage loneliness. ...

Thinking About Getting Your Hormone Levels Tested? 7 Things to Know

If you have signs of hormonal imbalance, hormone testing seems like an obvious next step. But checking estrogen levels isn’t always the right answer. ...

Exhausted and Stressed? 4 Tips for Dealing With Burnout

Burnout can strike anyone at any time if chronic stress goes unchecked. Knowing what burnout feels like and how to recover from it can save your mental health. ...

Sunny, Breezy and… Sneezy — Can You Develop Seasonal Allergies as an Adult?

Developing seasonal allergies as an adult may be the result of climate change, a new location or lifestyle changes. Allergy immunotherapy can help. ...

I Got Diagnosed With Degenerative Arthritis — Now What?

When diagnosed early, osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative arthritis, can be stopped in its tracks. You may even be able to treat OA effectively with lifestyle modifications. ...

Antidepressants Not Working? 7 Possible Reasons (and What to Do)

Depression medication can lose effectiveness over time. Learn to recognize signs your antidepressants aren’t working and why it may be happening. ...

Raising an Athlete? The Benefits of Exposing Your Kid to Multiple Sports

Early sport specialization can increase your child’s risk of injury and burnout. Here’s how keep your child’s sports plate balanced and healthy. ...

Ignoring Your Mental Health? 6 Ways Your Body Feels the Impact

Mental health affects more than your mind. Learn how managing mental health improves overall health. ...

Ice Isn’t Always the Answer — 7 Tips for Treating a Minor Injury at Home

Minor injuries often heal on their own. But knowing how to treat them at home is tricky, and ice isn’t always the answer. ...