There are many reasons why adults and adolescents struggle to stick with their treatment plan. But skipping appointments can interfere with your recovery. Learn what you can do to get back, or stay, on course.

Certain kinds of mental health medications can have life-changing benefits for children and adolescents who need them, but some may have risks. Working with health care providers to monitor these medications may reduce risks. For some people, these medications can worsen or lead to increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar (which can lead to diabetes), obesity, and increased cholesterol. An important way to decrease those risks is by keeping up with simple blood tests, sometimes called metabolic monitoring. Here are some tips to help you get the best possible results from metabolic monitoring for your child

Being discharged from the hospital or emergency room is an important step in the recovery journey. But it’s not the end of the road. Most patients will need to continue managing their health in the days and weeks following hospitalization. Learn more about why this is so important.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Heart tests can help you and your doctor better understand your risk for heart disease. Here are three tests you should know about.

More than 25% of older adults fall every year. Slippery sidewalks, icy driveways, and cold weather add to your risk. Here’s how to navigate more safely so you can stay steady on your feet.

If your skin is feeling itchy, dry, or painful, one of these issues could be to blame. Here’s what to watch for.

The right kind of daytime snooze can brighten your mood and sharpen your mind. We’ve rounded up expert-backed steps so you can get the most from your Z’s.