Five questions to ask your doctor about opioids
A lot of attention is currently being given to opioids, which are drugs that connect to receptors on cells in the brain and throughout the body. Some…
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The two types of thyroid disease—and how to tell if you have one
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, according to the American Thyroid Association. People of all ages and races can develop thyroid disease…
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Keep your brain strong with five tips
Forgetting why you came into a room can be frustrating but it does not mean you are losing your mind. As everyone ages, the brain changes. Some…
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How strengthening core muscles improves overall health
Core strength has gotten a lot of attention recently. Many mistakenly think that the term only refers to a desire for “washboard abs.” But core strength is…
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Make the most of exercise with these five tips
It is well known that at least 30 minutes of exercise a day is beneficial. If you have found a way to fit those 30 minutes into…
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Five tips for a healthier heart
Heart disease is a cause for concern for Americans. About 610,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year making it the leading cause…
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How to know if knee replacement surgery is right for you
Knee replacement surgery has a great success rate. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that 90 percent of the people who undergo knee replacement surgery experience…
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The Six Signs That Stress is Affecting Your Health
Feeling stress is not unusual. Eight out of ten Americans feel stress during the day according to a 2017 Gallup Poll. Stress is the way our brains…
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What to bring — and what to leave at home — during short-term rehabilitation
Once you and your physician have decided that a stay in a short-term rehabilitation center is the best option following an anticipated hospitalization, it is time to…
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Why bed rest and joint replacement are not a good combination
Decades ago, a common recovery directive was to stay in bed for a prolonged period of time. The reasoning was that voluntarily lying in a bed would…
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