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...
Physiatry is an area of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the nerves...
Exercise can often be a scary word for many people, especially for adults who have not made personal fitness a priority...
If you were diagnosed with cancer or a chronic, debilitating disease, who would you turn to for help? How would you...
It’s that time of year when we look forward to seasonal family gatherings, celebrations, and the foods that come with...
You may not be raising dragons like Daenerys or training alongside Arya Stark, but keeping your bones battle-ready and...
Nearly 1.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2016. In the same year, nearly 600,000...
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...