Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs due to prolonged pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. Understand the risk factors and prevention measures in this issue.
Asthma, Allergens, and Activity
Asthma is a chronic, reversible disease of the airway that is characterized by inflammation and hyperreactivity, resulting in breathing difficulty. Learn more about risk factors, treatment, and how to manage in your life.
RSV – Respiratory Syncytial Virus
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants and is also a major cause of hospitalization and mortality for adults ages 65+. Learn symptoms and treatments for RSV.
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
For a person to receive a diagnosis of AD/HD, the symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity must be chronic or long-lasting, impair the person’s functioning, and cause the person to fall behind normal development for his or her age.
Influenza Season – Get Prepared
Influenza is commonly known as the “flu.” Who is at the greatest risk for the flu? How long will you be contagious? Learn more as we enter the flu season.
Understanding Sciatica
The exact cause of low back pain is often impossible to identify. Sciatica is commonly caused by a herniated spinal disk that presses on the sciatic nerve. Although the pain associated with sciatica can be severe, most cases resolve with non-operative treatments within a few weeks.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because there are often no signs or symptoms until bodily organs suffer damage. The good news is that high blood pressure can be prevented in most cases.
Shingles – Symptoms and Treatment
Anyone who has a history of having chickenpox can get shingles. However, the risk goes up as you get older. Learn more about how to prevent shingles or lessen its effects.
Headaches and Migraines
Headaches are one of the most common medical concerns reported in the healthcare setting today. Common primary headaches include tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease is the #1 cause of death in the world. On average in the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 39 seconds.