Brenda Murray, Bristol, started her cardiac rehabilitation program in March 2021 after having a stent placed. Once she completed the 36 sessions, she continued with the maintenance program offered at Goshen Heart & Vascular Center.
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.
It’s back to school season, and with that comes new possibilities and growth for our kids. Education is critical in shaping a child’s future. While doing homework and studying are essential to getting good grades, a student’s health can also make a big impact on academic achievement.
Do shifts in your pace of life seem to throw you off balance? Without warning, schedules can suddenly feel too busy. Your usual commute can look extra crowded. Friends may seem more distracted.
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.
It wasn’t all that long ago that people whose hips or knees were riddled with arthritis or damaged through earlier injuries had to give up some physical activities and accept a diminished quality of life. That is no longer the case. Millions of Americans now maintain active lifestyles well into advanced age due to joint replacements.
Oxygen keeps us healthy and alive, and it might mean more to your body than you think. Important for more than just breathing, our tissues also need oxygen to function properly and heal.
Caring for your health today is a decision your future self will thank you for.
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.
Tim Emely, Ligonier, had a heart attack on Jan. 2, 2003. Then in 2011, he had terrible pain in his legs.
Walk into just about any store, and you'll see shelves, end caps and displays of sunblock and sunscreen for sale. With all those options, it can be difficult to figure out which one is best for you and your family.
When it comes to radiation therapy, time plays a big role in a patient's overall experience. Another important factor – the way each body naturally changes in subtle or significant ways over weeks or months of treatment.