Do I Need Less Sleep as I Get Older?

Your optimal amount of sleep is a mix of science and the reality of life

9 Causes of Frequent Urination

Does your bathroom seem to have a revolving door? There could be a reason for your frequent urination.

4 Ways to Cope with a Migraine 'Hangover'

Residual symptoms can linger for 24 hours or more after pain of a migraine lifts

8 Surprising Signs of Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is caused by a variety of conditions and diseases, which often dictate the type of symptoms a person has

These 5 Tips Could Help You Avoid Kidney Stones

Kidney stones cause what some call the worst pain they’ve ever experienced; the good news is there are steps to avoid them

Not-So-Sweet Link Between Sugar and Heart Disease

Roses are red, candy is sweet, but did you know all that sugar is bad for your heart beat?

Backus Public Safety Team Now Carrying Narcan

The Backus Public Safety teams expect to begin carrying NARCAN this Spring.

This Nasal Spray Offers Migraine Relief in Just 15 Minutes

Pfizer’s Zavzpret was approved this month for acute treatment of migraine in adults and is expected to be available in July.

Backus Offers Procedure to Improve COPD Patients’ Quality of Life

Pulmonologists at Backus Hospital are now offering a procedure for patients with severe COPD that can greatly improve their breathing.

Diaper Connections Program Launching With Madonna Place

More than 30% of families in Connecticut have difficulty affording a sufficient supply of diapers for their children.

This Pill Vibrates Your Colon to Combat Constipation

The capsule, called Vibrant, vibrates after it’s swallowed to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract.

Support For Stroke Survivors

A new Support Group for survivors of stroke.

Why Am I So Tired? It Could Be Sleep Apnea

You go to bed. You sleep. You wake up. You’re tired. Why?

Low Back Pain: Why It Happens and How You Can Prevent It

Why does your low back hurt? This is a common question.

Bunions: There’s Help to Put Your Best Foot Forward

A bunion is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe.

Celine Dion Shines Light on Rare Neurological Disorder

Celine Dion recently announced on Instagram that she would pause her career because of her struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS).

Are Breast Self Exams Still Worth My Time?

Breast self exams were once considered an essential prevention tool for women. But new research shows that they may not have clear benefits

Three Surprising Foods That May Cause Kidney Stones

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and it also might be the unhealthiest.

Backus Hospital Named High Performing for Maternity Care

Backus Hospital Named High Performing for Maternity Care by U.S. News and World Report

Do Men Get More Hernias Than Women?

Hernias are often thought of as a man’s problem, but the truth is that women get hernias too. Lots of them.

Are Multi-Sport Youth Athletes Less Prone to Overuse Injuries?

As talented youth athletes (and their parents and coaches) chase dreams of professional stardom, many will encounter injuries along the road

Is Meditation as Effective as Medication in Treating Anxiety?

Meditation might be as effective as medication in treating anxiety, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.

Suffer from Kidney Stones? Here's How a Nurse Navigator Can Help

A personal connection and knowing the navigator is an advocate, quickly arranging appointments with a Stone Center specialist, is helpful.

Do you have the holiday spirit?

Research shows that holiday images, memories and songs all help contribute to a sense of "holiday spirit" and "cheer"

Back Surgery Saved This Sailor’s Active Lifestyle

The first anterior lumbar total disc replacement surgery in eastern Connecticut.

Hartford HealthCare joins statewide diaper bank effort

More than 30% of families in Connecticut have difficulty affording a sufficient supply of diapers for their children.

4 Factors That Affect Your Digestion — Other Than Food

It’s not just what you eat that affects your digestive health. It’s how you live.

Windham Women’s Health Center Adds Mental Health Care

Windham Women’s Health Center has added mental health counseling and assistance in connecting clients with community services.

RSV on the Rise in Connecticut

Symptoms and treatments that parents need to know

Montville Students Celebrate Final Mile at Rentschler Field

Students participated in Hartford Marathon Foundation FitKids in School program

Backus Hospital to Offer New Treatment for Heart Failure Patients

Backus Hospital has begun offering a new treatment for heart failure patients to help augment their medications and live more normally.

Fall in Love With a Fulfilling Career in Healthcare

A Hartford HealthCare hiring event near you.

Healthy Beginnings Made Easier for Soon-To-Be Mothers

Almost a year into operation, Hartford HealthCare’s Healthy Beginnings program has made some changes to increase access for new parents.

Backus Hospital Responds to Mental Health Needs of the Community

Reporters were given a sneak peek of the brand new Emergency Department Behavioral Health Crisis 10-bed Unit.

Disparities in Prenatal and Postnatal Care for New Parents

Why expecting and new parents need to prioritize their own health.

Fifth Annual Charity Ride for Recovery

A one-hour ride to benefit Natchaug Hospital Adult Ambulatory Programs and the Veterans Base Camp of Chaplin.

Bundy Turns Out the Lights on a Long Career

Medical director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Windham Hospital for 22 years, Bundy is a leader in the specialty of sleep disorders.

The Rose Arts Festival Is Back

Festival returns to downtown Norwich after two-year hiatus.

Joshua Center Thames Valley Graduation a Joyous Event

Six seniors graduated with diplomas in hand.

Backus Hospital Helps A City Park Rise From Rubble

Newly dedicated public space in Norwich