Have you ever found yourself experiencing lower back or leg pain when walking or when standing up tall? Do you find that your back pain feels better if you lean forward on a shopping cart, your kitchen counter, or when sitting?
Read MoreA new study finds a “triple pill” or 3-in-1 medication containing low doses of three drugs – telmisartan, amlodipine, and chlorthalidone – appears promising in lowering high blood pressure.
Read MoreHaving a “senior moment” may initially be funny but have you ever become concerned if they are happening more frequently? Could it be early signs of Alzheimer’s or is it simply normal aging?
Read MoreIf not treated or dealt with, panic attacks can worsen leading to a panic disorder possibly causing a person to withdraw from normal activities.
Read MoreHere are 9 things you may be doing not realizing their effect on weakening your bones leading to poor bone health:
Read MoreAnytime you are having sex, there is always the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Of course, the very best way to avoid this scenario is to remain abstinent. However, this is a choice very few people opt for and are willing to make.
Read MoreIn a perfect world, women and men would visit their dentist every 6 months or twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups. Granted, our world is not perfect and men are more likely to neglect their oral health than women.
Read MorePancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. This condition can occur for several reasons with a variety of symptoms. The inflammation can be acute, meaning it develops very suddenly lasting only a few days or it could be chronic in which the condition can occur for many years.
Read MoreEvery single day there will be people across our nation receiving a diagnosis of a serious health condition. Hearing “you have…” can be very scary and unsettling feeling like your world has stopped.
Read MoreThese changes could include noticing blood in your urine, incontinence, overactive bladder, or painful urination. In order to determine the cause and how to treat it, your doctor may need to do a procedure called cystoscopy.
Read MoreWhat causes healthy kidneys to start working abnormally? Were you even aware you were at risk for this condition?
Read MoreGraves’ disease, named after Robert Graves, an Irish physician discovering the condition about 150 years ago, has the distinction of being the most common form of hyperthyroidism. This disease runs in families and is 7-8 times more common in women than men.
Read MoreHere are six evidence-based steps to take reducing the risk of colorectal cancer:
Read MoreBack pain is one of the most common and agonizing conditions found among Americans. Approximately 8 out of every 10 Americans will have back problems at some point in their lives.
Read MoreTalking about bowel movements may not be discussed much in polite conversations but nonetheless, taking a quick peek before you flush can reveal clues about your health.
Read MoreA U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee voted last week to recommend, for a second time, FluMist, a nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine for use during the 2018-2019 flu season.
Read MoreMaking lifestyle changes can be challenging but necessary. It does not require a major overhaul of your life in order to make a significant impact on reaching healthier blood pressure numbers. Here are 5 steps for actions you can take getting your blood pressure back in a normal range:
Read MoreEven though surgery can have good results, with any surgery there is always a certain level of risks - anesthesia complications, bleeding, blood clots, infections, delayed healing, severe scarring or injury from the surgery.
Read MoreA chronic condition impacting 3 to 5 million Americans is called lymphedema. This painful and uncomfortable swelling of the arms and fingers, which can also be present in the legs and feet, occurs after patients lymph nodes are removed as a necessary part of surgery. I
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