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...
When is Mental Health Awareness Month? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While it was first recognized in 1949, it...
These days, most people use a computer, smartphone or tablet on a regular basis. When you spend a long time doing...
Frequent urination is a common complaint in both men and women. Some individuals are constantly searching for the...
For a small state, we have a big problem! Rhode Island has the highest bladder cancer rate per capita in the country...
Have you ever opened your medicine cabinet and found something that you do not remember buying? You examine the package...
Is your glass half-full or half-empty? The way you answer that can have an impact on your mental and physical well-being...
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...