Although concerns about the safety of treats comes up every year, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on Halloween have nothing to do with candy. [...]
For some cancer survivors, fatigue and physical impairments are the new reality. The key for many to overcoming those hurdles is something every one of us can benefit from: Regular exercise. [...]
All women age 40 and older receive a screening mammogram every year. Younger women with a family history of breast cancer should ask their family doctor about starting screening earlier. [...]
If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly, acting as a “silent” disease until a bone fractures. The “gold standard” method to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan. [...]
In many cases, physical therapy is considered safer and more effective than opioids for managing chronic pain, joint pain, lower back pain, and other conditions. [...]
Hip and knee replacement no longer mean spending several days in the hospital, followed by a lengthy period of rest at home. Mobility – not rest – is the key to recovery. [...]
In New York state, it is mandated all newborns undergo a hearing screening before they are discharged to go home. This screening is a critical first step towards a lifetime of good hearing health. [...]