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...
In the healthcare world, we like to say that "time is brain"—every second that a stroke is not treated is a second where the patient's nervous tissue is damaged and lost. If you wait too long to seek medical attention, it may...
What is multitasking? Multitasking essentially means that you are trying to perform two or more tasks at the same time...
Lung cancer will be diagnosed in nearly 238,000 Americans in 2023, according to estimates from the American Cancer...
Going outside in colder weather can be challenging for anyone, from the mental hurdle of stepping outside a cozy house...
Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of blood sugar. It is common, affecting an estimated one in nine...
As humans, we each have 46 chromosomes, which hold about 20,000 genes. These sequences of letters serve as the body’s...
Do you often feel tense? Has it become difficult to bend down and tie your shoes due to stiff joints? Are you often...
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...