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At age 65 and up, a memory assessment should be part of your annual doctor visit. It measures your ability to handle day-to-day activities. Learn more.

If you are being sexually harassed, take action to stop the unwanted behavior. Follow these tips to stop or report sexual harassment.

Health and safety is extra important on the family vacation. Learn how to protect your family while traveling by plane or car, in the U.S. or abroad.

Know the common causes of infertility in women and men

Staying in shape doesn’t require a gym. There's a lot you can do on your own to keep moving and have fun.

With more young people than ever active in sports, youth sports-related injuries are on the rise. Learn about the most common injuries and tips for preventing them.

Why adults get ear infections, how they’re treated, and other reasons for ear pain. Read more.

Getting regular exercise improves your health. Here is advice on how to know if you are getting the right amount of exercise for your well-being and goals.

A yearly visit with your family doctor can uncover health issues you didn’t know you had, and prevent bigger health issues in the future. Dr. Daniel Elshoff explains.

Teens and young adults, who are at greatest risk of meningitis, can avoid the potentially dangerous disease through vaccination. Read now.

A heart-healthy diet can be both nutritious and delicious. Try these five ways to get you started.

Learn the effects of exercise on fertility, from Premier Health.

Cardiac stress tests aren’t meant to be emotionally stressful, but to put the heart under stress to diagnose heart disease, a cardiologist explains. Read now.

The World Health Organization officially classified “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition. Premier Health Now speaks with Dr. Fadi Tayim to learn more about this decision and its impact.

When it comes to food, protect yourself and your family from illnesses caused by food. Learn what food poisoning is and what you can do to avoid it.

Cracking knuckles and other joints doesn’t lead to arthritis and is considered harmless, so long as it’s not accompanied by pain and swelling. Read now.

What is epicardial fat? How much is too much? Is it harmful? Can it be reduced? Cardiologist Himad Khattak, MD, explains. Find out.

Osteoporosis can affect men – not just women. Read now to learn what men can do to decrease their risk of bone loss.

Tetanus is rare but potentially deadly. Know how to protect yourself by getting vaccinated, why you should keep vaccinations up to date, and what to do if you cut yourself and are not protected.

If your tooth gets chipped or knocked out during practice or a game, you’ll need to act quick. Find out what to do, and what not to do. Learn more.

Learn about gallstones, their diagnosis and treatment, and how they can cause a gallbladder attack by blocking the passage of bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine.

What you need to know about living with mitral valve prolapse and how to manage symptoms if they appear or get worse.

Yoga is more than a crisscross sitting position or contorting your body into a pretzel. With regular practice, it can improve your physical and mental strength, as well as your overall health.

The virus that causes chickenpox puts you at risk of shingles, a painful rash, later in life. A vaccine can help prevent it, says a Premier Health doctor. Read now.

A change in urine color can be harmless, or it can signal a more serious problem. Find out what different colors mean, and when it’s time to call your doctor.