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...
Colonoscopy is a screening tool to detect colorectal cancer (CRC), a potentially life-threatening condition. We are...
What is Long COVID? “Long COVID” is the term for people diagnosed with coronavirus and whose symptoms last for four...
Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...
Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of...
What is strength training? Strength training is a general term that describes exercises used to build muscle. Improving...
Tai Chi is what is known as a “ meditative martial art,” developed in China in the 17th century. The practice involves...
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...