Living with COPD
Learning that you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD means you will have to make some changes in your lifestyle to manage the disease. When you…
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Five colon cancer symptoms that can save your life
Everyone experiences a few aches and pains now and then. Maybe your shoulder is a little sore or your stomach just doesn’t feel right but after a…
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How to know when it is time for joint replacement surgery
Just about everyone knows someone who has had joint replacement surgery. With more than one million of these procedures performed each year, they have become one of…
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The four different types of physical therapy — which one’s best for you?
When many people hear the word “physical therapy,” they immediately think of exercise. While exercise is often part of physical therapy, it is not the only part….
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Cold or Flu — which one has got you?
It starts with a sneeze, followed by a cough and then things go from bad to worse. These symptoms usually indicate that you have either a cold…
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Recovering after back surgery
About 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain during their life, according to Medline Plus. Some issues can be handled with medications and exercise but…
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How to manage diabetes before and after surgery
When there is a storm on the way, we close the windows and take precautions to keep safe. The same holds true when preparing for surgery. By…
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Five questions to ask your surgeon about pending surgery
if you are scheduled to have surgery this year, it’s a good idea to do more than write the date for your surgery on the calendar. There…
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Six misconceptions about heart disease
In recent years, there’s been much effort to publicize the importance of taking care of your heart to prevent the dangers of cardiovascular disease. Yet there are still…
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Common foot and ankle problems—and solutions
Most people in the United States take an average of 4,774 steps each day, according to a study at Stanford University. Since it takes around 2,000 steps…
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