Regular exercise is the key to keeping physically and mentally fit. But as social distancing is an important part of controlling the pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus, going to the gym or outdoor physical activities are best avoided.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US and is also the most preventable form of cancer. Greater than 90% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun. Although skin cancer can be easily prevented, most people don’t take the necessary precautions.
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that in the early stages of the disease isn’t always easy to spot. It usually occurs in children, but can affect adults too. June is designated Scoliosis Awareness Month to spread awareness about the importance of early detection to successfully treat scoliosis.
Rapid recovery surgery is an innovative and advanced approach to surgery that seeks to address one of the major concerns most patients considering surgery have – being laid up in bed for a long time as they recover from surgery. Let’s consider some of the features of rapid recovery surgery.
Snacking on unhealthy processed foods may make you feel good for a short while, but in the long run can drain your energy levels. It is always a good idea to plan out healthy snacks so you limit decision fatigue when you are out and about during the summertime.
Advanced robotic technology has been able to improve patient outcomes for complex knee surgeries such as knee replacement. If you suffer from chronic knee pain that seems to be getting worse despite non-surgical treatment, you might be a candidate for minimally invasive robotic knee surgery.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. Almost 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer before they reach the age of 70. Identifying the skin cancer at an early stage will help make it much easier to treat. Here are some of the important signs of skin cancer to watch out for:
It has been estimated that millions of Americans have undiagnosed diabetes. They could just be going about their normal lives when a health crisis causes them to visit the hospital where they find out they have highly elevated blood sugar levels. Here are some other signs and symptoms of diabetes.
High-impact activities can worsen symptoms of osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease. By doing low-impact exercises you can get almost similar health benefits minus the joint pain. Here are 5 low impact exercises to do every day that will help keep you fit and healthy:
Did you know the foods you eat on a regular basis can influence your joint health? Here are 7 foods you should consider adding to your diet if you have joint pain that is keeping you from doing the things you want to do and negatively impacting your quality of life:
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