What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses slowly and worsens with age. With 90,000 new diagnoses each year, Parkinson’s disease is a common movement disorder that currently...
April is National Occupational Therapy Month. Did you know occupational therapy has been a profession for more than 100 years? Every April, we celebrate occupational therapists and the contributions they make to patients'...
Mental Health Awareness Month provides education about the reality of living with a mental health condition—while it can make life more difficult, it doesn't have to stop someone from having a fulfilling life. When is Mental...
Many men experience problems with the prostate gland, with risk increasing as they age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, affects 40 million American men, and can cause several urinary...
Enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that men experience. As men...
What is shingles? Shingles is an itchy, painful skin rash, typically located on one side of your face or torso. It is...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition associated with that "pins and needles" feeling in your hands. Many are familiar...
Many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. For many of these patients, whether a friend, loved one, or...
When people think about heart surgery, it is usually the idea of “open heart surgery.” This surgery is considered...
Historically, heart disease has been thought of as a man’s disease. We now know that this is wrong. These are the facts...
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...