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...
Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of blood sugar. It is common, affecting an estimated one in nine...
As humans, we each have 46 chromosomes, which hold about 20,000 genes. These sequences of letters serve as the body’s...
Do you often feel tense? Has it become difficult to bend down and tie your shoes due to stiff joints? Are you often...
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States today, with an estimated 780...
The population of the United States continues to age, and with each passing decade comes a gradually increasing risk of...
What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among...
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...