Managing Grief on Mother's Day, Plus Disease-Fighting Foods and Heart Health Risks

Mother’s Day is a holiday for most, but it can be difficult for those who have recently lost their mothers. Experts share tips for managing rising emotions. (iStock)

MISSING MOM – The first Mother’s Day after losing a mom can be a challenge. A mental health expert shares five tips for overcoming holiday grief. Continue reading…

ABC of the BEST ZZZs – A sleep hack circulating on social media could help you fall asleep faster at night. Plus, sleep experts share their own tips. Continue reading…

SEE RED – Having a hot temper could make you more vulnerable to a heart attack, a new study suggests. Cardiologists assess the risk. Continue reading…

Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could increase your risk of experiencing a cardiac event, a new study suggests. (iStock)

MOM ON A MISSION – A Pennsylvania mother is urging people to sign up for the bone marrow registry to help her 10-year-old daughter, as well as other patients waiting for donations. Continue reading…

ASK A DOC – “Is it safe to break my back or neck?” » Doctors share warnings. Continue reading…

FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Eating at least three servings of yogurt per week could reduce the risk of common illnesses, according to the FDA. Nutritionists share the benefits. Continue reading…

Yogurt containing live, active cultures is a great way to introduce good bacteria into your diet, according to a nutritionist. (iStock)

SENIOR SCREENINGS – Health authorities recommend mammograms for women aged 40 to 74 – but why are older women excluded? Medical experts explain. Continue reading…

HOLY GUACAMOLE! – Eating more avocado could help prevent the risk of a common disease in women, some say. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading…

Vaccine shortage – As a bacterial infection spreads globally, some public health officials are calling for accelerated vaccine production. Continue reading…