A stroke occurs whenever the brain is damaged by a diseased artery supplying blood to that part of the brain. What is the average age for a stroke? The majority of strokes happen to people who are 65 or older. However, the...
Why Women Need an Annual Wellness GYN Exam What is a Wellness (GYN) Exam? Annual gynecologic (GYN) wellness exams are among the most important ways for a woman to receive preventive health screening and education specifically...
These days, most people use a computer, smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. When you spend a long time doing anything that requires visual concentration such as driving, reading, or working on a computer, you may...
Mental Health Awareness Month provides education about the reality of living with a mental health condition—while it can...
In the healthcare world, we like to say that "time is brain"—every second that a stroke is not treated is a second where...
Many men experience problems with the prostate gland, with risk increasing as they age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia...
Aging. It’s a natural part of life whether we like it or not. A glance in the mirror will show those wrinkles and...
What if we told you that you could prevent heart disease, the number one killer in America? Well, it’s about 80 percent...
New and innovative technologies are helping spine specialists diagnose spine-related conditions and treat them with less...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will, sometimes referred to as an advance...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...