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With the fall season well underway, people of all ages are urged to receive their flu vaccinations before the cold and flu season soon kicks into high gear.

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With hopes to spark a shared conversation regarding breast cancer prevention in young adults, Isabelle Mercier, PhD, a research assistant professor at University of the Sciences, compiled some key prevention awareness tips for young women.

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In observance of National Cholesterol Education Month, Karin Richards, interim chair of the Department of Kinesiology and program director of health sciences at University of Sciences, addresses important heart-healthy tips to help college students avoid serious health conditions down the road.

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When a relative experiences memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease, holiday gatherings can be trying. Dr. Stephen Moelter, associate professor of psychology at USciences, believes that adults and children can arm themselves with ways to engage people with memory difficulty to ensure a more meaningful holiday season.

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Back to school can mean long nights of homework hassle for parents and students. Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at USciences, suggests that establishing a routine for homework is the best way to strengthen behavior and avoid conflict.

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Karin Richards, director of the Exercise Science and Wellness Management program and director of Health Sciences at University of the Sciences, provides tips for creating healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for children.

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Diabetes may be one of the nation’s leading causes of death, but knowing the facts can help you understand and avert the onset of the most common form of diabetes, type 2. Education is power to fight the deadly consequences of diabetes, and Dr. Schwartz identifies what you need to know.

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When your driveway is covered in snow this winter, your first thought may be to dig yourself out. But before you grab the shovel, physical therapist Dr. Susan Wainwright shares simple tips to prepare for and avoid injuries from shoveling snow.

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American Heart Month in February is the perfect time to initiate lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, the world’s largest killers. Fitness expert Karin Richards provides simple lifestyle changes that can keep your heart healthy.

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For many parents, the holiday season comes with pressure to buy your child the “hottest” toy of the season. But Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, wants parents to know that while the “it” toys may be unique and novel, they’re not always the best choice.

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In what is shaping up to be another lean holiday season, many parents are on the look-out for a bargain. Dr. Roger Ideishi, associate professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, offers strategies to help parents save money this holiday season, while stealthily surprising their children with gifts that encourage learning, creativity, and development.

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For the estimated 36 million Americans who will continue to sniffle and sneeze into the fall, allergy symptoms can be just as bad as they are in spring. Dr. Daniel A. Hussar, Remington professor of pharmacy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, strongly recommends that patients speak with a pharmacist before selecting the OTC product that will be the most effective and safest to use for the symptoms that they are experiencing.

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As cold and flu season get underway, breaking poor eating habits can not only prevent sickness, but also give you more energy, make you feel better about yourself, and help you live a healthier life. Ara DerMarderosian, PhD, professor of pharmacognosy for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and an expert in nutraceuticals and natural foods, provides guidance to change how you eat and break habits that pack on the pounds and compromise immunity.

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As students head back to school and flu season gets underway, experts from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia are available and ready to discuss various aspects of H1N1 flu, including vaccines and treatments, pandemic preparedness, medication-use systems, and more.

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Ara DerMarderosian, PhD, professor of pharmacognosy for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and an expert in nutraceuticals and natural foods, provides guidance to change how you eat and break habits that pack on the pounds.

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Picking out the latest and greatest backpack is an end of summer tradition for many students, but this essential back-to-school item has the potential to cause a lifetime of back and neck ailments. Paula Kramer, PhD, a licensed occupational therapist and chair of the Occupational Therapy Department at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, provides tips to correctly choose and use a backpack.

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Home is meant to be a haven of safety and comfort, but for adults 65 and older, hazards in a home pose a serious threat to their health and independence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that half of all falls in older adults happen at home and every 35 minutes, someone in this population group dies as a result of their injuries.

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Ready or not, electronic medical records are coming to a hospital near you. President Obama has dedicated $19 billion of the stimulus package for the digitization of medical records, and despite the clear advantages of this massive investment in health IT, Dr. James Pierce, chair of the Bioinformatics and Computer Science Department at University of the Sciences, warns of the significant challenges to nation-wide information technology adoption in the health sector.

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Spring is in the air"“literally. Pollen, grass, spores, dust, and other allergens, mean that over-the-counter allergy medications are flying off the shelves. But before you turn to a pill for relief, Dr. Daniel A. Hussar cautions on the risks of mixing and misusing over-the-counter medicines.

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Spring is the time when we plant gardens that will reap a summer of flowers and vegetables. While this popular outdoor activity has stress-relieving benefits, it can also be physically challenging, warns Dr. Paula Kramer. Dr. Kramer provides easy tips to safely tend your garden and prevent serious injury.