Summer is in full swing, which means lakes and pools are full of people looking for relief from the heat. Playing in the water can be fun, but it can […]

Summer means sun, beaches, and fun. But don’t forget those bugs that are everywhere. Insects, such as bees, ants, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, wasps, and spiders may bite or sting if […]

Have you ever dealt with pain or pressure in your head or face? You may have been experiencing a headache. Knowing whether you have a tension headache, sinus headache, or […]

Hernias are a common ailment, as shown by the over one million hernia surgeries conducted in the U.S. each year. Yet, many Americans do not seek treatment. Hernias affect men, […]

When you see your primary care provider, they will take your blood pressure. Represented by two numbers, such as 112/78, the top number, called systolic, is the pressure when your […]

A stroke is when the blood’s flow to the brain is blocked, or a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. The majority of people that suffer a stroke are older […]

You just had knee replacement surgery, and it is crucial to have a rehabilitation plan in place for a successful recovery. A good plan can lead to: Leaving the hospital […]

Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means blooming flowers, trees, and grasses. But if you one of the many people that suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year […]

Why is it important to involve others in the process of my recovery? Actually there are several very important reasons. Your addiction didn’t manifest in a vacuum. Though you alone […]

Trans fat raises your low-density lipoprotein or LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and lowers your high-density lipoprotein or HDL (“good”) cholesterol. This “bad” cholesterol can clog and harden your arteries, which can […]