June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, and while dementia is a symptom of Alzheimer’s there is a difference between the two. Dementia is a symptom of underlying health conditions, including Alzheimer’s, and many other conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), among others. …
5 Tips to Avoid Knee Injuries May is national Physical Fitness and Sports Month! May welcomes warmer spring weather, and sports like softball and baseball are getting back into full swing. Parks are full at the basketball court, and people are walking, jogging or playing outside. We are all anxious …
Along with the enjoyment of Spring time sunshine and warm weather, comes the onslaught of Spring cleaning chores from raking leaves and weeding gardens, to climbing ladders for washing windows or cleaning out gutters. Some of us may encounter a few sore muscles after a full day of spring cleaning, …
February is National Heart Health Month Heart Disease in Women February is National Heart Health Month, aimed at bringing awareness to the fact that heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Many people do not realize that the same …
MRI Safety During Pregnancy There is a good reason for your doctor to request an MRI during pregnancy. If there is a concern for the health and safety of the mother that cannot wait to be addressed until after delivery, an MRI may be the best method to diagnose and …
November National Diabetes Month November National Diabetes Month and do you know or care about someone with Diabetes? Chances are you do. One in eleven, approximately thirty million Americans, are living with diabetes. With proper care, there are many things that those affected can do to ward off the progression …
