Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of "dementia," which is a general term for a disease leading to loss of normal memory and thinking that...
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that occurs when blood flow to the periphery, or limbs, of the body is restricted by narrowed arteries. A little more than 118 million people worldwide were living with...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer's disease. It affects the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and presents unique challenges that require a...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition that affects men as they age. In fact, 50 percent of men ages 50 or older may have symptoms. That percentage increases by 10 with...
Arthritis comes in many forms, but it’s helpful to think of them as being divided into two groups — inflammatory...
We all want to live a long, healthy and happy life. But how? What’s the secret? Although many are still searching for...
It’s hard to imagine our world without technology. Its use is evident in almost every aspect of our lives, and medicine...
The coronavirus pandemic required an integrated, coordinated response from all of Lifespan, working with our partners at...
As human beings, we need to have a purpose, to understand what helps us get out of bed in the morning. When we are...
A clinical trial is a study led by a researcher that gathers individuals with a certain disease or condition and offers...
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...