Patients who experience trouble with chronic wounds healing may be more vulnerable if they contract COVID-19. This is not due to the wounds themselves, but because of other underlying health conditions often associated with the chronic wounds. 

There’s never really a right time for us to discuss with our families what kind of medical care we want when we are nearing the end of our lives. Ideally, we’d like to be able to think clearly – at that time – and tell our doctors and our families what we want. But that’s not possible for everyone.

An X-ray of Jim Marks’ spinal column told quite a story about a lifetime of activity. Tell-tale signs of arthritis and natural deterioration also explained the pain and the instability in his legs.

Most falls occur at home –– and most broken bones result from falls at home, too. Falls can cause serious injury to people of all ages and, for the elderly, falls can lead to a tragic loss of independence and mobility. Fortunately, you can make simple changes in your house to cut your risk of falling in half. If you’re worried about falling at home, here are five easy ways to make your house safer.

While the knee is the MVP joint of the body, it can begin to wear out over time if protective measures aren’t taken. 

Brittle, weak bones are the main symptom of osteoporosis, a chronic condition that affects nearly 10 million Americans. Although women over age 60 are more vulnerable to developing osteoporosis, the condition can impact both men and women of all ages.

When a person experiences sudden, sharp back pain, they may say that they "threw out" their back. But what does that really mean?

Alzheimer’s disease affects about five million Americans, most of whom are over 65. About one in 10 people over 65 and nearly half of people over 85 have Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It is the most common cause of dementia, a condition in which an individual’s cognitive functions deteriorate.