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A 2017 consumer survey found that 76 percent of Americans take dietary supplements and vitamins, up from 64 percent in 2008. But taking too many – especially if you aren’t sure you have a vitamin deficiency — can result in vitamin toxicity. And some vitamins are more dangerous than others because not all vitamins are absorbed by the body in the same way.

Everyone worries or feels stressed out on occasion. For the millions of people who live with anxiety disorders, these experiences are far more severe. That worry, stress and fear can negatively affect their work, social life, relationships or even just their ability to function. There is reason to have hope: Anxiety disorders are highly treatable through a variety of methods, including psychotherapy and medications.

If you have a spinal cord injury, which usually results from trauma, you could suffer paralysis, loss of sensation, or motor and sensory issues. There are a range of available treatments, from a brace to surgery. 

Preventing falls should be a priority for any aging American, as well as their family and caregivers. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most falls occur during everyday activities, such as walking or even just standing up. Fortunately, there are many ways you can decrease your risk of falling while still enjoying an active and enriching life.

For a patient with cancer, standard treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or some combination of the three. Some cancers have historically been very resistant to these treatments. One such situation is when cancer involves the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity and its organs. This is caused by the spread of cancer cells from preexisting cancers such as colorectal, appendix, ovarian and stomach cancer. It also can  be caused by peritoneal mesothelioma.

Insomnia is a common condition, but women have more trouble sleeping than men. 

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. Early signs of MS are varied and can be similar to other illnesses, however, those symptoms are important to know since early detection and treatment of MS can help delay the progression of MS.

A cough that won’t go away. A strange rash on your back or an ache in your stomach. When you don’t feel well, it’s increasingly common and understandable that you turn to digital health or urgent care clinics to find out what’s causing your illness, rather than going to your primary care provider (PCP). Maybe you think it’s not worth it to make a doctor’s appointment to diagnose a minor illness, or it’s the middle of the night and you want answers immediately. But there are several reasons why going to your PCP can provide you with the best overall care.

When a patient needs skilled medical care but doesn’t need round-the-clock supervision in a hospital, home healthcare can provide the solution. A serious illness or injury may mean you can’t get to outpatient services but still need intermittent nursing, skilled nursing or therapy care. Skilled nursing means the services require a physician’s order and are provided by a licensed professional.

Our feet take a beating. Whether it’s standing on hard floors, pounding the pavement at a marathon or just getting the recommended daily steps, we put a lot of pressure on our feet. Compared to the rest of the body, feet make up 25 percent of our bones, 18 percent of joints and 6 percent of muscles, and damage to any of these areas can cause serious effects on our bodies.