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'...
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...
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...
What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among...
Good brain health is important to a healthy future, and in many cases can reduce your risk for developing dementia...
When you have an injury or arthritis, pain can make exercise feel too difficult to perform. Gravity is not your friend...
Alzheimer's disease can impact anyone. Research, however, indicates that women may be at a higher risk than men. Two...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It accounts for more than 150,000 deaths each...
A breast cancer diagnosis is the beginning of a long journey for about one in every eight women at some point in their...
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...