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...
Health care providers agree that the best way to screen for colon cancer is with a colonoscopy. This is the only way to...
Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about 10 million Americans and millions more...
Your heart. It is a muscle that performs a lot of work every day. Its beating is what keeps a person alive. But what if...
What are antibiotics and what are they used for? Antibiotics are strong, lifesaving medications used to treat bacterial...
What is prediabetes? Prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than it should be, however, it is not high...
coronavirus vaccines have been widely distributed, there are still more than 90 million Americans who remain...
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...