When you have the occasional upset stomach, you may hardly notice, and it usually doesn’t affect your daily life. But if you’re experiencing stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation and other gastrointestinal problems regularly – and you feel like your bathroom habits are affecting your daily life – you may need to reach out to your doctor. … Read more
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the body loses bone mass, leading to weaker, more brittle bones and a risk for more frequent fractures and breaks. Around 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 40 million have low bone density. Osteoporosis is more likely to develop as you age, especially for women. Known as a “silent … Read more
Going to all of your prenatal appointments during pregnancy is important. During these appointments, you’ll get updates on you and your baby’s health, and you’ll get recommendations to help your pregnancy be as healthy as possible. But the purpose of these appointments is also for detecting the first signs of certain pregnancy complications. Preeclampsia, which … Read more
Exercising after age 60 can do more than build your muscles and stamina – it can help strengthen your bones, too! As we age, activities that build bones and the muscles that support them become even more important, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis after experiencing symptoms. Throughout your life, your bones are in … Read more
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in your blood stream that helps with digesting fatty foods and making hormones. It’s essential for good health. However, having too much cholesterol can cause heart disease, strokes and other health issues. High cholesterol is a common condition that affects about 2 out of 5 Americans. There are a … Read more
We depend on our knees for many different activities. Most of the time, our knees are working well, so we don’t think about them as we go about our day. But an injury like a dislocated kneecap is extremely painful and makes it difficult to walk or even move your knee. A dislocated kneecap needs … Read more
Hand numbness is very common, and it’s likely that everyone has experienced it at some point. It can happen for a wide range of reasons – for example, if you fall asleep on your arm or spend the afternoon cutting down buckthorn with an electric saw. Often the numbness goes away with a little time … Read more