How to reduce surgical risk
Every surgical procedure presents risks. But when the possible beneficial outcomes far outweigh the risks, surgery seems like the best choice. A study completed for the Department…
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Get a private preview of your orthopedic rehabilitation
Interested in learning more about your rehabilitation after your upcoming joint replacement or elective orthopedic surgery? Then schedule your private, one-on-one orientation where our team of therapy…
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Avoiding stomach ulcers
For many years, people believed that stress or spicy foods were the reason stomach ulcers developed. But in the mid-1980s, this idea began to change as researchers…
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What do those numbers mean? A look at blood pressure
It happens at almost every visit to the doctor’s office. A nurse will wrap a blood pressure cuff around your arm, pump it up and then tell…
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How high is your risk for getting shingles?
You may not recall having chicken pox as a child but your body might. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This tricky virus can enter your…
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Protecting your vision for years to come
More than 20 million Americans suffer from severe vision loss, even though many serious conditions are preventable, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. For example, the…
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Know the dangers of heat stroke
The human body can usually do a wonderful job of keeping itself cool thanks to the hypothalamus, a small portion of the brain that regulates numerous body…
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Summer Orthopedic Seminar Series with Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Don’t miss this FREE seminar series where you’ll discover today’s latest and most effective methods of diagnosing, treating, managing and conquering pain. Pain Management & the…
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Thyroid disease — what it is and how to deal with it
The human body is an amazing machine. Without any effort or thought on our part, the brain, heart, muscles and other organs work together to keep us…
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Reducing your risk of developing GERD
Sometimes after a heavy meal, a burning sensation is felt near the heart which is commonly called heartburn. Although the name implies that the heart is involved,…
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