Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about 10 million Americans and millions more worldwide. What is essential tremor? Tremor is an involuntary – usually rhythmic – movement that results...
Aging. It’s a natural part of life whether we like it or not. A glance in the mirror will show those wrinkles and thinning hair, but what you can’t see is what’s happening inside the body. Something called “ inflammaging” can...
New and innovative technologies are helping spine specialists diagnose spine-related conditions and treat them with less invasive procedures. This means that patients can restore their spine health quicker and with less pain...
As we age, we want to remain as mobile and independent as we can. While it's not always possible for us to " age in place" for a variety of reasons, one thing that can help is safely moving our bodies as much as possible...
Pancreatic cancer is relatively uncommon–it affects 12 out of every 100,000 people in the United States. Unfortunately...
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or rectum, which is also known as your large intestine. The American Cancer...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men and the third in women in the United...
As with almost all aspects of your health, making small, healthy lifestyle changes today will have big impacts as you...
The first week in December has been designated as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and with good reason. The National...
Most patients who come to my office for arthritis have what is known as osteoarthritis. This is the wear-and-tear type...
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...