Undergoing serious surgery on the shoulder can be extremely physically taxing during the recovery process, especially if you are unsure of what to expect. Whether you’ve recently had shoulder surgery to repair an injury, address a degenerative disease, or even assist in restoring the function of your shoulder, preparing for rehabilitation exercises after shoulder surgery is always […]
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes neurological symptoms, including loss of vision, numbness, and weakness. The disease strips the myelin sheath around your nerve cells, which causes those and other symptoms. There is a lot of misinformation about multiple sclerosis, including these five myths. Myth #1: Multiple Sclerosis Only Affects Young, White Women False. […]
Reports from the American College of Rheumatology show that approximately 450,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States. This extremely common surgery has a high success rate, providing relief to patients who suffer from arthritic hip pain and other conditions. If you are thinking about getting hip surgery yourself, there are a few things […]
Every year, more than 790,000 total knee replacements are performed in the United States. This surgery can require a lengthy recovery for some patients. Findings presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery show that as much as 25 percent of all patients with osteoarthritis may be eligible for a partial knee replacement surgery as an effective alternative. Here is […]
Your body is an incredibly complex and intricate being. This is even more true when you peer deeper inside and get an idea of the inner workings of the brain and nervous system. So, as you can imagine, when issues start to appear within these systems and are beginning to affect the way you live […]
Things move fast nowadays. From the modern ability to communicate with someone from the other side of the globe near-instantaneously to the speed at which new technologies can rise and fall out of popularity, it’s a lot to get a firm grip on. Among these technological innovations are some that often get taken for granted […]
It is well known that exercise alone is insufficient to reach or maintain a healthy weight. Your diet has just as much, if not an even bigger, impact on your ability to lose weight. While many know this already, it is much easier said than done. The alluring smell of fast food and neon signs […]
Every October, many campaigns, fundraisers, races, and events seek to raise awareness, provide support, and raise funds for researching breast cancer treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The survival rate is high due in part to the compassion and care […]
Preventative Cardiology is a subspecialty that focuses on maintaining a patient’s cardiovascular health to prevent heart disease or a heart attack. However, it can also be used to prevent patients from having any further issues if they are already struggling with cardiovascular disease. Caring for your heart now can go a long way in preventing issues […]
Caring for a loved one recovering from an injury or struggling with a health condition — whether it’s a parent, spouse, or relative — can be difficult. You want to be there for them and their needs, but you may be having a hard time keeping up with your responsibilities. But the thought of moving […]
