If you are an athlete, you know you want to avoid concussions at all costs. Though concussions are specifically common among athletes, anyone can experience one. Concussions can occur due to a bad fall, a car accident, or a simply blow to the head. Though concussions are serious, it is possible to not realize you […]
Neuropathy is a disease that directly affects the body’s peripheral nerves. Neuropathy affects around 2.4% of the population with an 8% of them being older than 551. Any nerve in your body can be affected by this disease. Depending on the affected area, there will be a more specific classification of which type of neuropathy you suffer from. Types […]
Bone density is a measure of your bone strength. Generally, the higher the bone density, the stronger the bones. Osteoporosis happens when the bone density becomes dangerously, making us more susceptible to suffering broken bones. The step just before osteoporosis is known as osteopenia. Osteopenia is when the bones are weak and have a low bone density. Yet, […]
Parkinson’s disease occurs when areas of the brain in charge of controlling the body’s movements no longer work properly. These areas produce a special chemical called dopamine which helps to coordinate all of our movements. It allows us to walk, run, jump, or stand up in a smooth and coordinated fashion. In Parkinson’s, these areas become damaged which […]
A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone that is usually caused by repetitive activities or repeated stresses placed on the bone. These fractures, also known as hairline fractures, are commonly seen in people that play high-impact sports such as basketball. However, it’s not just athletes that can get a stress fracture. Anyone that […]
The past few years have seen an explosion of information about the role pre-surgical diets play in successful surgical outcomes. Poor pre-operative nutrition is often linked to an increase in complications like infections and slow wound healing. On the other hand, healthy pre-surgical diets are associated with better outcomes1. A healthy pre-surgical diet includes things like vitamins, […]
Recovering from surgery is no small feat. It takes a lot of rest, nutrition, and guidance from your doctor. Though there are a lot of ways to help you recover, there are also mistakes many people make. 1- Doing too much, too soon A couple days after the surgery, you may notice that you feel […]
When it comes to our health, we all know the basics. We should exercise to avoid heart problems, cut down on alcohol to keep our liver healthy, and stay away from fatty foods to reduce the risk of diabetes. But what about bone health? What do we do to keep our bones healthy? Along with keeping […]
Walking, running, jumping, or just standing up are things we do hundreds of times a day. However, we’re only able to do all this because of healthy joints that support our weight. They let us stretch, bend, and flex with ease. Joints are the unsung heroes of the body that let us move seamlessly from one activity to […]
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the bones become fragile and have an increased susceptibility to fracture. And it is more common than you may think. In fact, about 54 million Americans have low bone mass, which places them at risk for osteoporosis1. The disease affects more than 2 million people a year in the […]
If you are an expecting mother you might be feeling nervous about your fist visit to your OBGYN. This is completely normal. To help ease the nerves, here is some information on what you should expect during your first visit. Make a list of your health history Your OBGYN will want to know the answer to the […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. Normally, the immune system protects the body by attacking foreign bodies like bacteria and viruses. Yet, when someone suffers from rheumatoid arthritis the immune system fails to do so. Below is some key information about this disease. About the Disease An estimate of 1.5 million people […]