Heart disease is any condition that affects the structure or function of the heart. While most people think of heart disease as one condition, heart disease is a group of conditions with different root causes. Some types can be grouped together according to how they affect the structure or function of your heart. The National…
Blood donation: Fact vs Fiction Giving blood is a selfless gesture made by an individual to support and potentially save the lives of others. Blood cannot be artificially produced. It is up to us to help our community and those in need. Many people shy away from blood drives because of misleading information or lack…
The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and an abundance of delicious, often decadent, foods. However, this doesn’t mean bidding farewell to your health goals. Here is a guide to help you maintain healthy habits during the holiday season while also being free to indulge. It’s all about balance: Fill your plate with a variety…
With up to 85% of Americans experiencing back pain at some time in their lives, it is safe to assume that most people are at risk. Back pain can be debilitating and impact the quality of one’s life by reducing function and activity. This is especially true as we age, and our spines become more…
Being in tune with your body and keeping an eye out for any abnormalities, changes, or concerns is of utmost importance. Our bodies go through many changes throughout life due to puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and other life events. In particular, breasts can go through different stages due to these factors and it’s crucial to catch…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment (a hyperbaric chamber). The body’s tissues need a suitable supply of oxygen to function properly, even more so when the tissue is damaged. The goal of this treatment is to fill the bloodstream with enough oxygen to help…
It is inevitable, we are all aging and getting older. The average American is living longer than ever before, with many of us trying to remain healthy and active well into 70’s, 80’s, and even the 90’s. One of our body parts that is very prone to ‘wear and tear’ and with the shortest ‘warranty’…
If you suffer with neck pain, especially after you wake up in the morning, you should consider using a special cervical or neck pillow. Sleeping with a cervical pillow can improve your neck posture, thus supporting tight muscles in your neck and shoulders. It also reduces the mechanical stress on the neck joints by keeping…
Women can encounter distinct health concerns related to infertility, gynecological conditions and pelvic floor disorders. Fortunately, interventional radiology services can treat these conditions using advanced medical imaging and minimally invasive procedures that often involve less pain and shorter recovery periods than open surgery. What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that…
Knee pain caused by arthritis can affect your quality of life, limiting your mobility and keeping you from activities you love. This inflammation of the knee joint is due to the deterioration of cartilage in the joint. Nonsurgical methods can help to relieve pain and stiffness, but further treatment may be required. Fortunately, there are…