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...
What are antibiotics and what are they used for? Antibiotics are strong, lifesaving medications used to treat bacterial...
What is prediabetes? Prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than it should be, however, it is not high...
coronavirus vaccines have been widely distributed, there are still more than 90 million Americans who remain...
Colonoscopy is a screening tool to detect colorectal cancer (CRC), a potentially life-threatening condition. We are...
What is Long COVID? “Long COVID” is the term for people diagnosed with coronavirus and whose symptoms last for four...
Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...
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...