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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sufferers know what it’s like to have to deal with diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fatigue. Even worse: IBD also can cause liver disease.

Think of the human spine as a building — a combination of bricks of bones with shock absorbers in between. As we age, the shock-absorbing discs randomly wear out. And once the spine starts to tilt, it’s difficult to correct. That’s why it’s important to know the signs of adult scoliosis and how to prevent or treat it. 

Springing forward for daylight saving time can wreak unexpected havoc on our lives as we attempt to adjust. Losing an hour can lead to sleep deprivation, and that can even affect our hormone levels, meaning temporary changes in appetite, an increase in our cravings, as well as accidental overeating, are possible.

The days of waiting for a doctor to inform you about test results are long gone.

You’ve seen them in your neighborhood, on the school track or in packs on early Saturday mornings: the runners. Whether out for a stress-reducing lap around the block or training for a marathon, the benefits of running (and jogging) are enormous, but it comes with some risks. So how do you get that runner’s high without potential injuries? There are simple steps to prepare.

Uneven pavement, a faulty step, a slide tackle on the soccer field — your ankles probably aren’t top of mind until you feel that unmistakable twinge of pain signaling injury. Made up of bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments, your ankle is the fulcrum point that links your leg to your foot, allowing the foot to move up and down and side to side independently of the leg. These are all essential movements in walking, running, climbing stairs and playing sports. But this delicate connector is also vulnerable to damage, with ankle sprains or fractures among the most common orthopedic injuries among all age groups. 

Eating healthy isn’t always easy, especially when you are on the go. If you have a busy schedule and suddenly feel hungry in the midst of all else on your to-do list, it’s easy to order takeout from a restaurant.

An estimated 3 million Americans live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and as many as 70,000 people are newly diagnosed in the United States each year.  Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common types of IBD — both conditions cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. What sets these two conditions apart?

If you’re pregnant and planning to have a midwife care for you, you might wonder what happens if you’re high risk.

One of the first of many decisions you’ll have to make once you find out you’re having a baby is choosing a healthcare practitioner who will provide compassionate care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.