According to a CDC report, women in general are 33% more likely to visit a doctor than men. But with the pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus, it is critical that everyone should ensure they are healthy and any medical conditions are well controlled.
There have been considerable advances in joint replacement surgery over the last decade. While in the past, you could expect to be in the hospital for at least a week after a joint replacement, today the right candidates may be discharged home on the same day as the surgery or after an overnight stay.
Certain decisions are easy to make. For example, if your car breaks down you take it to a mechanic. If you need a haircut you go to a salon. With healthcare decisions it isn't always as clear about where to go. Have you been faced with this decision?
May is designated National Arthritis Awareness Month to help more people successfully overcome the problems caused by this very common joint disorder.
Osteoporosis is a weakening and thinning of the bones. A relatively minor injury or fall can result in a fracture if you have osteoporosis. Spine and hip fractures commonly occur in people with osteoporosis, which can lead to severe disability.
Have you and your orthopedic surgeon decided that surgery is the right call for you? If that's the plan of action, this article is designed to provide you with some very practical and useful tips to help make your life easier before and after the operation.
When striving to reach your fitness goals, whether it is to increase muscle mass or endurance, adding more workouts to your training schedule may not always help you reach your fitness goals faster.
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that seeks to establish healthy equilibrium and function within the body. The integrative approach to Medicine in the U.S. has led to widespread acceptance of acupuncture for a variety of different diseases and conditions.
Getting back to spring sports after a winter break? Don’t expect to simply pick up where you left off without adequate preparation. A long period of inactivity can decrease your fitness and increase the risk of sports injury.
