Welcome to Lifespan Living Your resource for well being and healthy living. Breadcrumb Lifespan Home Welcome To Lifespan Living ALL Aging Being Caring Growing Moving Nourishing Colon Cancer Symptoms, Signs and Screenings Shannon Simmons, MD February 17, 2024 Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine or colon. The colon is the last part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and serves to absorb nutrients and eliminate feces. CRC most commonly... What is Essential Tremor Umer Akbar, MD, and Wael F. Asaad, MD, PhD March 11, 2022 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... Inflammaging: What You Should Know About Inflammation and Aging Lifespan Blog Team March 14, 2024 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... Hernias in Women: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Prevention James D. Valente, MD March 12, 2024 Anyone can develop a hernia—they're a common medical condition that happens in both men and women. A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall. Sometimes underlying tissue or part of an organ or the intestines gets caught in... Fertility and Getting Pregnant: Everything You Need to Know Sara Bates King, CNM, FNP March 7, 2024 Thinking about starting a family? You may have some questions about your fertility, or the ability to conceive. You can... New and Innovative Treatment Options for Spine Health Alan H. Daniels, MD February 29, 2024 New and innovative technologies are helping spine specialists diagnose spine-related conditions and treat them with less... The Gut-Brain Connection: What It Is and How to Help Children Irina Gorbounova, MD February 27, 2024 The brain and the gut are intricately connected--when we feel anxious or excited, we sometimes describe the feeling as... Joint Health and How It Can Affect Your Mental Well-Being John A. Froehlich, MD February 22, 2024 Maintaining a basic level of movement and exercise is important for many reasons, including supporting our mental health... Safe and Healthy Social Media Use for Kids Tanuja P. Gandhi, MD February 20, 2024 Today, most children and teens have access to a digital device of some kind. The older a child is, the more access they... Physical Therapy for Seniors: Maintain Mobility and Independence Monique Bellevue, DPT, GCS, Heather Geraghty, MSPT, GCS, and Elizabeth Kolator, DPT, GCS February 15, 2024 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... How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but they need to be washed well to keep you and your family safe. Trending Topics Pros and Cons of Social Media Frances Dalomba, LICSW March 1, 2022 Multitasking has become a common theme in our lives. It’s a wonder how we manage it all. We depend on our smartphones... 5 Foods that help to Prevent Kidney Stones Gyan Pareek, MD, FACS January 10, 2023 Getting Off Birth Control: Frequently Asked Questions Sara Bates King, CNM, FNP October 18, 2023 Foods to Boost Your Immune System Lifespan Blog Team July 5, 2022 12 Key Items for First Aid Kits Joseph R. Lauro, MD August 3, 2022 Upcoming News & Recent Events View All Events and News Newsletter Sign up Lifespan Living Newsletter Get the latest health tips from Lifespan Living straight to your inbox. Email Address Follow Us On Instagram @lifespanhealth
How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but they need to be washed well to keep you and your family safe.