A diagnosis with any disease, including diabetes, can come with a lot of emotions, a lot of questions, and some confusion.
Sure, everyone occasionally suffers a poor night's sleep. But if your sleeping difficulties have become more common than not, you may have a sleep disorder.
As we age, our joints may wear out. While we may not be eager to have a joint replacement, it may be helpful to understand how to know when it’s time to talk to an orthopedic surgeon about our options. These are some of the common questions we hear from our patients.
As we age, we increase the likelihood of developing certain types of cancer. That’s why it’s important for men around age 50 to talk to their healthcare provider about their risk of developing prostate cancer and when to begin having a prostate-specific antigen screening – or PSA test.
In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That’s roughly 805,000 people each year, and 3/4 of those are first-time attacks.
You may think a slow-healing wound is a normal part of life. Not necessarily. An open sore may be your body's way of sending a warning signal that something more serious is afoot.
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.
Cancer treatment depends on testing drugs and therapies to understand how they help patients live longer with a better quality of life. Cancer drugs used today were first tested and delivered to patients through clinical trials.
Bob Redding, Galien, Michigan, would never have had another sleep study if the staff at Goshen Sleep Disorders Center had not allowed his wife Julie to accompany him to the appointment and stay there with him through the night. He had used a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for about 20 years.
Esophageal cancer is a highly complex and aggressive disease that affects the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. However, contrary to what you may have heard, esophageal cancer is often curable when it's in an early stage. That's why early detection is critically important for good outcomes.
Ready to get outdoors, take in a big, deep breath and enjoy nature? Probably not if you are one of more than 50 million people who suffer from various allergies.
Your feet stand up to a lot of wear and tear every day. All that activity can lead to blisters, cuts and sores that are easy to neglect – until they become painful.