While some may assume that rotator cuff injuries are most prevalent among athletes, shoulder pain is quite common among individuals after age 50 – and rotator cuff issues are the most frequent cause.

What you eat plays an important role in how your body responds to cancer treatment. That’s why a dietitian who specializes in oncology nutrition can make a big difference during your journey through treatment and beyond.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, time changes are disruptive. In the week after a time change, there are increases in traffic accidents, workplace errors and hospital admissions.

You don’t need to wait for a diagnosis of a heart or vascular condition to focus on feeling better and having more energy. Because that’s what having a strong heart does – pumps oxygen-rich blood through your body to provide nutrients to your brain, your feet, even your stomach.

A disease like cancer, hypertension, or diabetes affects your whole body, not just the site of a pain or disorder. It can create imbalances – physically, emotionally and mentally – and leave you with dis-ease.

When radiation is part of your cancer therapy, you may think treatment will interrupt your daily routine for weeks or months. That's not always the case anymore.

A note of laughter rings true when Wanda Zahrt talks about her cancer story. She can't help it. Humor and a positive outlook are just part of who she is.