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...
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...
Tai Chi is what is known as a “ meditative martial art,” developed in China in the 17th century. The practice involves...
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer...
Many people experience shoulder pain. Rotator cuff conditions are the most common cause of shoulder pain and include...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known by its acronym COPD, is a group of lung conditions that makes...
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...
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...