Expert Advice, Patient Stories & Tips for Healthy Living
Tony Smarjesse wasn’t planning on having a heart attack when he got to work last November. The 56-year-old worked out a couple times a week, followed a fairly healthy diet and was on low dose statins to control his high…
Heart pounding? When you feel flutters, pounding sensations or that your heart has skipped a beat – it could be love, but the medical term is heart palpitations. Sometimes heart palpitations are also felt in the neck. “Although it may…
After a factory accident more than twenty years ago and the debilitating back pain that followed, Mark Bridges became more dependent than he wanted on a cycle of prescription pain medication. When he became a grandpa, he set a goal…
Approximately 38 million Americans use marijuana, and you may be surprised to learn that thousands of marijuana-related emergency visits occur in the United States each year. Although a fatal overdose is unlikely, over-ingestion of marijuana is possible, especially if you’re…
Each year around 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke. In most cases, the recovery requires rehabilitation, which can help stroke survivors regain independence and return to a better-quality of life. “Intensive rehabilitation provides the tools and training to regain vital life…
‘Tis the season to get engaged! Eight of the most popular days to pop the question happen between the Christmas holiday season and Valentine’s Day. But if you are not careful, the big reveal may result in a trip to…
The Poison Control Center now offers the public an online option – webPOISONCONTROL – a web-based triage tool to guide people who may have been exposed to a poisonous substance through a series of questions to determine toxicity and recommended…
Many people prefer to stay at home instead of move to a skilled nursing facility after a hospitalization, when battling an illness or as they age. Home health offers the opportunity to help care for yourself or your loved one…
You might exercise to lose weight or prevent heart disease, but did you know that exercise can also help to reduce your risk of certain types of cancer? “Regular exercise is beneficial to your overall health. It reduces inflammation and…
Botox is commonly thought of as a beauty enhancer to ease wrinkles or plump lips. Kristy Icenogle sings its praises for a whole different reason – migraine relief. The 55-year-old Virginia native receives Botox treatments for her chronic migraines, and…